Some grew up longing to be soldiers or pilots. In phone calls, letters and e-mails home, they urged their loved ones not to worry -- though they also talked about their fears. Along with the 13 local servicemen, here are 437 U.S. service members who died in the Iraq war and aftermath. These are the stories available as of Dec. 18 from The Associated Press for the 471 men and women who lost their lives in Iraq as of Dec. 26:

Army Sgt. Michael D. Acklin II, 25

Michael D. Acklin II was a man of quiet peace who had dreamed of joining the ministry and hoped to attend Bible college after the Army. Acklin of Louisville, Ky., died Nov. 15 when two Black Hawk helicopters collided in Iraq. He was stationed at Fort Campbell.

Army Spc. Genaro Acosta, 26

The twin explosions that killed Genaro Acosta on Veterans Day destroyed even his wedding ring, but they left his gold cross intact. "Everywhere he went, he would not take that cross off," his brother Fernando Acosta said. Acosta of Fair Oaks, Calif., was killed Nov. 11 when his vehicle hit two explosives in Taji, Iraq. He was stationed at Fort Hood. He is survived by his wife, Roxanne Longoria Acosta.

Army Pfc. Steven Acosta, 19

"I just wish I could see him again, and just be with him like we used to be before," said Steven Acosta's bother, Gerardo. Steven Acosta, a supply clerk from Calexico, Calif., died Oct. 26 from a gunshot wound in a nonhostile incident in Baqubah, Iraq. He was stationed at Fort Hood.

Army Capt. James F. Adamouski, 29

James F. Adamouski knew that his mother, Judy, worried when he flew helicopters. So he frequently reassured her: "I'll be safe, and I'll fly low, and I'll fly fast." Adamouski died April 2 in a helicopter crash in central Iraq. He was stationed at Hunter Army Airfield. Meighan Adamouski, his wife, survives.

Army Spc. Algernon Adams, 36

Algernon Adams earned a Purple Heart in Iraq in August when he was hit by shrapnel. A few months later, Adams, a member of the South Carolina National Guard, died Oct. 28 at a base near Fallujah of a gunshot wound. His death is under investigation. Adams is survived by his wife, Lisa.

Army Pfc. Michael Scott Adams, 20

Michael Adams died Aug. 21 from smoke inhalation when a fire erupted in a building during a training exercise in Iraq. Adams of Spartansburg, S.C., was stationed in Germany. Adams joined the Army in 2001 after graduation from high school.

Navy Lt. Thomas Mullen Adams, 27

From the time he was a boy, Thomas Mullen Adams wanted to know all he could about ships and planes. Adams of La Mesa, Calif., was killed March 22 in a helicopter collision over the Persian Gulf. He had served since October as an exchange officer to the Royal Navy's 849 Squadron.

Army Spc. Jamaal R. Addison, 22

Jamaal R. Addison's unit, the 507th Maintenance Company, hadn't expected to encounter combat. Addison of Roswell, Ga. was killed in an ambush March 23. He was deployed to Iraq just after his wedding to Tek'la, and they have a 2-year-old son and 3-year-old daughter.

Army Capt. Tristan N. Aitken, 31

Tristan N. Aitken's mother, Ruth, said she and her son clashed on the merits of war in Iraq, but the two always found room for each other's opinions. Aitken of State College, Pa., was killed April 4 by a rocket-propelled grenade. He was based at Fort Stewart.

Army Spc. Ronald D. Allen Jr., 22

Ronald D. Allen Jr. was a young man of exuberant tastes -- maybe a little too exuberant at times. But that was far outweighed by the depth of his friendships. Allen of Mitchell, Ind., was killed Aug. 25 in a traffic accident in northern Iraq. He had jumped out of his Humvee to repair a flat tire, and was fatally injured when another vehicle spun out.

Marine Lance Cpl. Brian E. Anderson, 26

Brian E. Anderson was always ready to give a hand, or his time, or his money. Anderson of Durham, N.C., died April 2 in Iraq while manning a machine gun atop a truck. As the truck passed under power lines, Anderson lifted them to prevent them from snagging the truck and endangering others.

Army Spc. Michael Andrade, 28

Michael Andrade loved to sing -- and everyone knew it. He used to sing along with the radio and he was a big fan of karaoke. Andrade, a National Guardsman from Warren, R.I., died Sept. 24 when the Humvee he was in was struck by a vehicle north of Baghdad. Andrade was married and had a 14-year-old stepson.

Army Sgt. Edward J. Anguiano, 24

The Army was Edward J. Anguiano's ticket to see the world. Anguiano was a bit of a loner in high school, but leaving the small South Texas town of Los Fresnos brought out the best in him. Anguiano was based at Fort Stewart but traveling with the Fort Bliss-based 507th when it was attacked March 23.

Marine Chief Warrant Officer Andrew T. Arnold, 30

Andrew T. Arnold hadn't been able to talk with his wife since he left for Iraq. Finally, he made contact Easter morning and said he expected to be home within three months.Arnold, based at Camp Lejeune, died April 22 in a grenade launcher accident in Iraq. Survivors include his wife, Lisa, 9-year-old son Austin and 5-year-old daughter Jessica.

Army Sgt. Evan Asa Ashcraft, 24

Evan Asa Ashcraft believed in his mission in Iraq and hoped to become a police officer when he returned home. "He was a person who really wanted to help other people, to protect them," said his wife, Ashley. Ashcraft of Oak Grove, Ky., was one of three 101st Airborne soldiers killed July 24 when their convoy was attacked. He was stationed at Fort Campbell.

Marine Maj. Jay Thomas Aubin, 36

Jay Thomas Aubin was so kind, so friendly that his Marine buddies nicknamed him "Sweet Pea." Aubin died March 21 in a helicopter crash in Kuwait, near the Iraqi border. He was stationed in Yuma, Ariz., and lived there with his wife, Rhonda Aubin, and their children, 10-year-old Alicia and 7-year-old Nathan.

Marine Lance Cpl. Andrew Julian Aviles, 18

Andrew Julian Aviles put off a full academic scholarship to Florida State University because he felt he had a moral obligation to serve. "He was a born leader, mature beyond his years, smart and articulate," said his sister, Kristine Aviles, 21. Aviles of Tampa, Fla., was killed April 7 when an enemy artillery round struck his vehicle.

Army Staff Sgt. Daniel Bader, 28

Daniel Bader wasn't afraid of going to war, his wife says. "The thing that scared him most was when we had our little girl. She was so tiny and so fragile," said Tiffany Bader of Fort Carson, Colo. Bader was one of 16 soldiers killed in the Nov. 2 downing of a helicopter. His daughter, Taryn Makenzie, was 14 months old when he died.

Army Sgt. Andrew Joseph Baddick, 26

As his sister remembers it, Andrew Joseph Baddick never thought twice before rushing to help someone. "He feared nothing," Elizabeth Hoherchak said. "Nothing. There was no hesitation in him." Baddick, of Jim Thorpe, Pa., drowned Sept. 29 when he tried to rescue a soldier whose vehicle had plunged into a canal in Iraq. He was stationed at Fort Bragg.

Army Staff Sgt. Nathan J. Bailey, 46

As an associate minister, Nathan J. Bailey hoped to rid the neighborhood around his church of drugs. "Whenever he was needed, he was always the one they would call," said his friend Sherrell Batey. Bailey died Nov. 12 of a nonhostile gunshot wound at Camp Arifjan in Kuwait. His National Guard company was based in Tullahoma, Tenn. Survivors include his wife, Pat.

Army Spc. Ryan Travis Baker, 24

Ryan Travis Baker was so passionate about the helicopters he served on as crew chief and gunner that he would talk to his mother in great detail about the vehicles. Baker, of Browns Mills, N.J., died Nov. 15 when two Black Hawk helicopters collided in Iraq. He was based at Fort Campbell.

Marine Pfc. Chad E. Bales, 20

Chad E. Bales was happy-go-lucky, popular and responsible. "Chad was the type of man who did whatever needed to be done," said Billy-Bob Walker, a former high school football teammate in Coahoma, Texas. Bales, a logistics vehicle system operator stationed at Camp Pendleton, died April 3 in a vehicle accident in Iraq.

Army Lt. Col. Dominic R. Baragona, 42

The military was Dominic R. Baragona's career, but his family was his life. Baragona, a 1982 West Point graduate, was an avid football and baseball fan. Baragona of Niles, Ohio, was killed May 19 in a vehicle accident in Iraq. He was commanding officer of the 19th Maintenance Battalion at Fort Sill.

Army Spc. Jonathan P. Barnes, 21

Jonathan P. Barnes wanted what was best for his family and figured the military was the best way to accomplish that. He took law enforcement classes and hoped to become a state trooper. Barnes of Coweta, Okla., died July 26 in a grenade attack in Iraq. He was based at Fort Hood and is survived by his wife, Amanda, and 2-year-old daughter.

Army Sgt. Michael Paul Barrera, 26

Michael Paul Barrera had a matter-of-fact outlook on military life: "He always told me he was just doing his job. That's just the way my son was," said his mother, Hilda Guardiola. Barrera of Von Ormy, Texas, died Oct. 28 when the tank he was in struck an explosive north of Baghdad. He was stationed at Fort Hood.

Marine Capt. Ryan Anthony Beaupre, 30

In his tiny hometown of St. Anne, Ill., Ryan Anthony Beaupre was known for his unruly red hair and easy smile. He was the type to surrender his turn on the phone to other Marines. "He cared about all the Marines," said Capt. Dale S. Rolen, who knew Beaupre at Camp Pendleton. Beaupre died in a helicopter crash March 21.

Army Sgt. Gregory A. Belanger, 24

Gregory A. Belanger had big blue eyes and a mischievous nature -- but it was in the kitchen where he really sparkled. "He was a whiz," said his mother, Cathy Belanger. "He was creative and could take whatever was in the refrigerator and pull out this gourmet dish from his soul and his head." Belanger of Narragansett, R.I., died Aug. 27 when the convoy he was in was attacked in Iraq.

Army Sgt. Aubrey D. Bell, 33

Aubrey D. Bell was a father figure to the four children of his fiancee, Philandria Ezell, and had the kind of personality that drew children to him. "Kids always were climbing on him. He was a big ol' gentle giant," said Maj. Andy Davis. Bell of Tuskegee, Ala., was killed Oct. 27 when his unit came under fire in Baghdad. He was a veteran of the first Gulf War.

Army Pfc. Wilfred D. Bellard, 20

Wilfred D. Bellard was proud to be in the military and ready to fight in Iraq. "He told me he loved it and was ready to go to Iraq and get the job done," said his mother, Janet Brooks. Bellard, of Lake Charles, La., died April 4 when the vehicle he was riding in fell into a ravine. He was based at Fort Stewart. He is survived by his wife, Letricia, and a young son.

Army Staff Sgt. Joseph P. Bellavia, 28

The three Bellavia brothers all ended up in public service jobs. Joseph was a military policeman, and his twin brother, Jonathan, was a police officer. Their brother Chris is a paramedic and firefighter. Joseph Bellavia, was one of three Fort Campbell soldiers killed Oct. 16 in a clash with gunmen in Iraq. Bellavia and his wife, Christine, lived in Hendersonville, Ky.

Army Sgt. 1st Class William M. Bennett, 35

William M. Bennett is remembered by colleagues as a man of contradictions: a fitness buff who enjoyed a good cigar, a challenger of authority who respected decisions he disagreed with. Bennett was killed Sept. 12 in a firefight in Ramadi, Iraq. He was a Green Beret stationed at Fort Campbell and lived in Seymour, Tenn., with his wife, Allison, and their son, Seth.

Army Spc. Robert T. Benson, 20

Robert T. Benson enjoyed playing sports and spending time with his family. He was born in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and attended schools in Spokane. "He was a good man and an excellent soldier," said Sean Sorin, a fellow soldier. Benson died Nov. 4 of a non-hostile gunshot wound sustained in Iraq. He was based at Smith Barracks, Germany. His wife, Aimee Hiatt, survives him.

Army 1st Lt. David R. Bernstein, 24

Valedictorian at his suburban Philadelphia high school and fifth in his class at the U.S. Military Academy, David R. Bernstein had the intelligence and ambition to do anything he wanted. Bernstein, assigned to the 173rd Infantry Brigade based in Italy, was killed Oct. 18 when his patrol came under fire north of Baghdad.

Army Spc. Joel L. Bertoldie, 20

Joel L. Bertoldie sent an e-mail to his family from Iraq, talking about how much he looked forward to coming home. "He missed his family," said his mother, Debi. Hours after sending that note, Bertoldie died -- killed July 18 when a bomb detonated beneath his vehicle. Bertoldie, who was from Independence, Mo., was stationed at Fort Stewart. He is survived by a 10-month-old son, Jesse.

Army Staff Sgt. Stephen A. Bertolino, 40

Stephen A. Bertolino was a man who would do anything to help others -- from fellow soldiers to strangers. "He could never drive past anyone stopped on the road without stopping to help them," said his wife, Susan Bertolino. He also is survived by his children. Bertolino was killed Nov. 29 when his truck was ambushed in Haditha, Iraq. He was stationed at Fort Carson.

Army Cpl. Mark A. Bibby, 25

Mark A. Bibby called his parents this summer to talk about a fishing trip planned for his return home. "He kept telling me, 'Dad, I'm not in harm's way; we're just out there helping civilians,' " Eustace Bibby said. Bibby of Watha, N.C., was killed July 21 when a roadside bomb exploded as his convoy passed by.

Marine Sgt. Michael E. Bitz, 31

Michael E. Bitz was a daredevil drifter before he joined the Marines -- that's how his mother, Donna Bellman, sees it. The military turned his life around. Bitz remarried Janina and started a new family. In February, he became the father of twins he would never hold. Bitz from Ventura, Calif., and based at Camp Lejeune, was killed in combat March 23.

Army Sgt. Jarrod Black, 26

Two days before he died, Jarrod Black got a chance to call home. "He said he loved me and he was being safe," said his mother, Jane Black of Peru, Ind. Black died Dec. 12 in Ramadi, Iraq. His wife, Shawna, expects their first child in April. He was stationed at Fort Riley.

Marine Lance Cpl. Thomas A. Blair, 24

Thomas A. Blair was a free spirit who tempered his shyness with a strong will, someone who would "give the shirt right off his back if he could help you," in the words of older brother Al Blair. Thomas Blair of Broken Arrow, Okla., disappeared during fighting March 23, and was later confirmed killed in action.

Army Command Sgt. Maj. James Blankenbecler, 40

In a letter mailed to families of his battalion, James Blankenbecler wrote that his top priority in Iraq "is to safeguard your loved ones and ensuring that every soldier returns back." Blankenbecler was killed Oct. 1 when his convoy was attacked in Samara, Iraq. Blankenbecler, his wife and three children lived in Texas where he was stationed at Fort Hood.

Army Sgt. Trevor A. Blumberg, 22

Trevor A. Blumberg always gave 100 percent in everything he did, whether it was playing football, hitting the books or serving his country. Blumberg of Canton, Mich., was killed Sept. 14 by a bomb in Fallujah, Iraq. He was a paratrooper stationed at Fort Bragg.

Marine Gunnery Sgt. Jeff Bohr, 39

Jeff Bohr was a dedicated Marine who was ready to go to war, his father said. "Jeff wouldn't have had it any other way," said Eddie Bohr. Jeff Bohr a native of Ossian, Iowa, died in combat April 10. He lived with his wife, Lori, in San Clemente, Calif.

Army Sgt. 1st Class Craig A. Boling, 38

Before he was deployed to the Middle East, Craig A. Boling paid a florist to send his wife a bouquet of flowers every month he was gone. Boling of Elkhart, Ind., collapsed and died July 8 while eating with his unit in Kuwait. His wife, Tania, and children survive.

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Doyle W. Bollinger Jr., 21

Doyle W. Bollinger Jr. was dedicated to his job and to his country -- and was known for his special touches, such as giving people things he'd made. Bollinger from Poteau, Okla., died June 6 after ordnance detonated north of Baghdad. He was a Navy Seabee assigned to the Gulfport, Miss.-based Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 133.

Army Sgt. 1st Class Kelly Bolor, 37

Kelly Bolor's family and friends were planning for a November visit from the supply specialist when they learned he had died in Iraq. Bolor died Nov. 15 when two Black Hawk helicopters collided. The Lahaina, Hawaii, native lived in Whittier, Calif., with his wife, Kelly. He was stationed at Fort Campbell.

Army Sgt. Stevon Booker, 34

Gulf War veteran Stevon Booker once talked about passing lessons on to younger soldiers who had joined the military after the Sept. 11 attacks. "One guy doesn't win a war," Booker said. Booker of Apollo, Pa., was killed in action April 5.

Chief Warrant Officer 4 Clarence E. Boone, 50

Clarence E. Boone, a 30-year Army veteran from Fort Worth, Texas, died Dec. 2 after suffering a heart attack in Kuwait City. Boone served as a property accounting technician and was stationed at Fort Hood.

Army Pfc. Rachel K. Bosveld, 19

Rachel K. Bosveld enlisted in the Army when she graduated from high school in 2002, following in the footsteps of her father and brother. Bosveld of Waupun, Wis., died Oct. 26 in an attack at a Baghdad police station. She was stationed in Germany.

Army Spc. Mathew Boule, 22

A care package addressed to Mathew Boule was sitting in his parents' home after his death, waiting to be mailed. Sue Boule said she'd still send it off to Iraq, even though her son would never get it, other soldiers would. Boule of Dracut, Mass., and based at Fort Stewart, died in a helicopter crash during a firefight in Iraq on April 2.

Army Staff Sgt. Kenneth R. Bradley, 39

Kenneth R. Bradley led the soldier's life in the military. But long before then, he was known for his music. "He was left-handed, he blew the trumpet and played the guitar," said Bradley's cousin, Cleveland Washington of Jackson, Miss. Bradley of Utica, Miss., died of a heart attack May 28 in Iraq. Stationed at Fort Hood, and he is survived by his wife, Claudia.

Army Spc. Artimus D. Brassfield, 22

Artimus D. Brassfield struggled to make it through school, but always kept his focus on two main ambitions: to play basketball and to join the military. Brassfield,who was based at Fort Hood, died Oct. 24 in a mortar attack as he played basketball at his Iraq military base. His wife, Andrea, survives.

Army Sgt. Steven Bridges, 33

Friends and family remember Steven Bridges as a man who was proud to be part of the Army. But his mother, Loretta Bridges, said what really made her shy son come alive was acting. Bridges of Tracy, Calif., died Dec. 8 in a vehicle accident in Iraq. He was stationed at Fort Lewis. His wife, Debbie, survives.

Army Sgt. Thomas F. Broomhead, 34

Rather than tell of the battles in Iraq in his last note to his wife, Kelli, Thomas F. Broomhead showered her with compliments in a Mother's Day card. The couple have three sons, ages 7, 9 and 11. Broomhead, who was stationed at Fort Carson, died May 27 in enemy fire in Fallujah, Iraq.

Army Cpl. Henry L. Brown, 22

Those who knew him say Henry L. Brown was a family man, a man of faith. Brown of Natchez, Miss., and based at Fort Stewart, died April 8 after being wounded in combat. He was married less than a year ago to Army Spc. JoDona Brown, who is also stationed in the Middle East.

Army Pvt. Johnny Brown, 21

When Johnny Brown last e-mailed his family, it was to comfort them. "He told us he was doing what he loved and not to worry about him and should anything happen to just know he was doing what he loved," said Jessica Brown-Tatum, Brown's sister.

Brown of Troy, Ala., and based at Fort Campbell, was killed April 14 in an accidental grenade explosion.

Army Spc. Larry K. Brown, 22

Larry K. Brown seemed happy when he called home from Kuwait a week before the war began. "He was very comforting at bad times. He always had the right thing to say," said his 16-year-old sister, LaKeidra Davis. ". . . He'd make a joke about anything." Brown of Jackson, Miss., and based at Fort Riley, was killed in action April 5.

Army Spc. Lunsford B. Brown II, 27

Lunsford B. Brown II may have been a bit unpolished as a high school football player, but his hard work helped his team in Henderson, N.C., win the conference championship. Brown was killed Sept. 20 when mortars struck a prison outside Baghdad. He was based in Wiesbaden, Germany. His wife, Sherrie, survives.

Army Pfc. Timothy R. Brown Jr., 19

A prankster, Timothy R. Brown Jr. decided to enlist in the Army on April 1, 2001, just to see his high school friends' reactions. Brown of Conway, Pa., was killed Aug. 12 by an explosive device while traveling in a convoy just north of Baghdad. He was based at Fort Bragg.

Army 2nd Lt. Todd J. Bryant, 22

All three of Larry and Linda Bryant's children are in the military, but they worried when they heard their youngest, Todd, was being shipped to the volatile "Sunni Triangle" area of Iraq. Todd Bryant of Riverside, Calif., was killed by an explosive device Oct. 31 as his Humvee traveled between Fallujah and Baghdad. He was stationed at Fort Riley.

Army Sgt. Ernest Bucklew, 33

Once she saw the 5-foot-3 Ernest Bucklew, with his brown eyes and brown hair, Barbara Bucklew she knew she wanted to spend her life with him. Ernie Bucklew was on his way home for his mother's funeral when he was among 16 troops killed in the Nov. 2 downing of a helicopter.

Army Spc. Roy Buckley, 24

In his last letter home, Roy Buckley wrote of the anguish he felt for the children of Iraq, and of his pride in being a soldier. "The kids here are so sad. I give them as much food as possible," he wrote. Buckley , 24, of Hobart, Ind., died April 22 in a fall from a military truck while dispensing meals and water to Iraqis.

Army Spc. Paul J. Bueche, 19

Paul J. Bueche joined the National Guard four days before the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. His youthful energy is what people who knew him remember best. Bueche of Daphne, Ala., was killed Oct. 21 in Balad, Iraq, when a helicopter tire he was working on exploded. He was based in Birmingham, Ala.

Army Lt. Col. Charles H. Buehring, 40

Charles H. Buehring directly advised civilian administrator L. Paul Bremer on how the occupation was being received by Iraqis. Buehring was killed Oct. 26 when a rocket barrage hit a U.S. headquarters hotel in Baghdad. Buehring, who lived in Winter Springs, Fla., is survived by a wife and two boys, ages 12 and 9.

Marine Lance Cpl. Brian Rory Buesing, 20

Brian Rory Buesing never was afraid of going to war -- his father and his grandfather both were Marines. Buesing of Cedar Key, Fla., and based at Camp Lejeune, was killed in combat March 23.

Army Sgt. George Edward Buggs, 31

Edward Buggs was based at Fort Stewart, but was traveling with the Fort Bliss-based 507th Maintenance Company. He died when the convoy was ambushed March 23. Buggs' 12-year-old son had been "worried about his dad not seeing him grow up," said his wife, Wanda Buggs. "It's not something you get over," she said.

Army Staff Sgt. Richard Burdick, 24

Richard Burdick's father served in Vietnam, his grandfather in World War II and Korea, and his great-grandfather in World War I. On Dec. 10, Richard was fatally injured when his vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb in Mosul, Iraq. He was stationed at Fort Campbell. His wife, Jennifer, survives.

Army Pfc. Tamario D. Burkett, 21

The oldest of seven children, Tamario D. Burkett was a poet, an artist and a big brother who asked his mother whether God would forgive him if he had to kill someone in combat. His letters home included notes for each of his six siblings. Burkett of Buffalo, N.Y., and based at Camp Lejeune, was killed in combat March 23.

Army Sgt. Travis Lee Burkhardt, 26

Travis Lee Burkhardt always knew his career goal: "He wanted to be a policeman," said his father, David Burkhardt of Edina, Mo. He was stationed in Iraq as a member of an Army military police unit. He died June 6 in a vehicle accident near Baghdad. His wife, Rose, survives.

Army Pvt. Matthew D. Bush, 20

Matthew D. Bush and his sister had a friendly rivalry, so when 19-year-old Deann joined the Army last year, Matthew soon followed. Matthew Bush of East Alton, Ill., joined the Army in January and arrived in Iraq in mid-July from Fort Hood. He died Aug. 8 in Kirkush, Iraq, of what is believed to be a heat-related illness.

Army Pfc. Damian S. Bushart, 22

Damian S. Bushart came from a family of proud military men. His father served in Vietnam and Operation Desert Storm, his grandfather and an uncle in World War II and Korea. Bushart was killed Nov. 22 when a tank collided with his vehicle in Baghdad. Survivors include his wife and young son.

Army Sgt. Jacob Butler, 24

As Jacob Butler's family bands together, his father is reminded of the reason his son was serving in Iraq. "He was kind, care-giving and loving," Jim Butler said. Butler of Wellsville, Kan., and based at Fort Riley, was killed April 1 by a rocket-propelled grenade.

Army Capt. Joshua T. Byers

In Joshua T. Byers' last letter to his wife, he talked about the chicken races his unit held to celebrate July 4. "It was a good Fourth of July, a good time for soldiers," Kim Byers said. Byers of Fountain, Colo., died July 23 when his convoy was attacked in Iraq. He was stationed at Fort Carson.

Army Sgt. Charles T. Caldwell, 38

Charles T. Caldwell and his bride, Margaret, had pushed up their wedding from June to February when things began heating up in the Middle East. Caldwell of North Providence, R.I., was killed Sept. 1 when the Humvee he was riding in struck a land mine in Iraq. He was a member of the Rhode Island National Guard.

Army Spc. Nathaniel A. Caldwell, 27

Nathaniel A. Caldwell studied sports management at Peru State College in Peru, Neb. But his dream was to become a pastor. Caldwell of Omaha, Neb., died May 21 in a vehicle accident in Iraq. He was stationed at Fort Hood. Survivors include his wife, Amanda; and from a previous marriage, two children, Donovan, 6, and Endira, 4; and a stepdaughter, Dallas, 9.

Army Staff Sgt. Joseph Camara, 40

Joseph Camara was a quiet, funny man who calmed people he encountered in his four years as a patrol officer. Camara of New Bedford, Mass., died Sept. 1 when the Humvee he was in struck a land mine near Baghdad. He was a member of the Rhode Island National Guard. Survivors include his wife, Ana, and children Matthew, Angela and Ashley.

Army Spc. Isaac Campoy, 21

Isaac Campoy made it a goal to serve in the military, and he joined the Army a month after graduating from high school in 2001. Campoy of Douglas, Ariz., was killed Oct. 28 when the tank in which he and another soldier were in hit an explosive device northeast of Baghdad. He was stationed at Fort Hood.

Army Sgt. Richard P. Carl, 26

Audrey and Lynn Sherman, in their 70s, remember Richard P. Carl as the good-hearted teenager across the street who was on hand when they needed help. Carl, based in Fort Carson, Colo., was killed May 9 in a helicopter crash while trying to rescue a wounded child in Iraq. Carl is survived by his wife, Audrey, 3-year-old daughter and 18-month-old son.

Army Spc. Ryan G. Carlock, 25

Ryan G. Carlock didn't talk much about Iraq when he spoke with his wife, Heather. He didn't want her to worry. Instead, they chatted about their 10-month-old daughter and his 7-year-old daughter from a previous marriage. Carlock of Colchester, Ill., died Sept. 9 in combat north of Baghdad. He was stationed at Hunter Army Airfield.

Army Pfc. Jose Casanova, 23

Jose Casanova grew up in a family of nine children and had several nieces and nephews. His devotion to family was well known. Casanova of El Monte, Calif., was killed in Baghdad on Oct. 12 when an Iraqi trash truck rolled over and landed on top of his vehicle. He was based at Fort Bragg and had been in Iraq since January.

Army Capt. Paul J. Cassidy, 36

Paul J. Cassidy had made a life out of helping people in troubled regions. His mission to Iraq with the Army Reserves was similar to previous duties in Kosovo, Bosnia and Kuwait. Cassidy of Laingsburg, Mich., died July 13 from noncombat injuries in Iraq.

Army Sgt. Sean K. Cataudella, 28

Sean K. Cataudella wrote to his parents that he was spending part of his time chasing men who were shooting machine guns in the streets, and the other part giving candy to children. Cataudella, of Tucson, Ariz., and based at Fort Hood, died Aug. 30 when a vehicle he was driving hit an embankment. He didn't see Kai, born while he was in Iraq. Other survivors include his wife, Naomi, children Alex, 7, and Damon, 3.

Marine Staff Sgt. James Cawley, 41

James Cawley served 12 years in the Marines, and met his wife while serving in Japan. He also served a proselytizing mission with the Mormon church in Fukuoka, Japan. Cawley of Layton, Utah, was killed in a firefight in Iraq on March 29. He is survived by his wife, Miyumi, 8-year-old son, Cecil, and 6-year-old daughter, Keiko.

Marine Cpl. Kemaphoom A. Chanawongse, 22

Kemaphoom A. Chanawongse came to the United States from Thailand at age 9. He played soccer as a kid and planned from a young age to join the military. Chanawongse of Waterford, Conn., died after his unit, based at Camp Lejeune, came under attack while attempting to secure a bridge.

Army Spc. James A. Chance III, 25

James A. Chance III didn't want his comrades with spouses or children to risk themselves driving through dangerous territory in Iraq. So the Mississippi National Guardsman volunteered to lead his convoy. Chance, of Kokomo, Miss., was killed Nov. 6 when his truck hit a land mine near the Syrian border. He is survived by his father, James Jr., and mother, Patricia Ann.

Marine Chief Warrant Officer Robert Channell, 36

Robert Channell grew up wanting to join the armed forces and made a 17-year career of the Marine Corps. Channell of Tuscaloosa, Ala., and based at Camp Lejeune, died April 22 in a grenade launcher accident. Survivors include his wife, Joyse, and their 5-year-old daughter.

Army Pfc. John Marshall Cheatham, 19

When John Marshall Cheatham's father died in an accident three years ago, the teenager took on responsibilities as head of the family. "He cared for his sister deeply, always taking care of her," said Dr. Barbara Porchia of Camden, Ark. Cheatham died July 26 in a rocket-propelled grenade attack in Iraq.

Marine 2nd Lt. Therrel Shane Childers, 30

A born leader, serious and focused, Therrel Shane Childers built his life around being a Marine. Childers, based at Camp Pendleton, died March 21 after being shot in Iraq. He grew up in a military family primarily in Harrison County, Miss., and served in the 1991 Persian Gulf War.

Army Spc. Andrew Chris, 25

Andrew Chris, of Florence, Ala., followed a long line of relatives into the military: his grandfathers, his uncle and his brother Derek. Chris was killed along with another Army Ranger on June 25 when a vehicle packed with explosives detonated in Baghdad.

Army Spc. Brett T. Christian, 27

In letters from Iraq, Brett T. Christian praised the Kurdish and Iraqi people and talked about the tough battle conditions. Christian of North Royalton, Ohio, and stationed at Fort Campbell, was killed July 23 when his convoy came under attack by grenades.

Army Spc. Arron R. Clark, 20

Arron R. Clark left high school early to join the Army, dreamed of becoming an elite Airborne Ranger and was part of the first wave of soldiers deployed to Iraq. Clark of Chico, Calif., was killed Dec. 5 by a remote-control bomb that struck his convoy in Baghdad. He was stationed in Darmstadt, Germany.

Marine Lance Cpl. Donald John Cline, 21

John and Tina Cline met while attending high school in Sparks, Nev., and married the day after he graduated from Marine boot camp. Cline was killed in combat March 23. Cline, his wife and their sons, Dakota, 2, and 7-month-old Dylan, lived at Camp Lejeune until he shipped out.

Army 1st Sgt. Christopher D. Coffin, 51

Christopher D. Coffin had planned to retire from the Army Reserves, wanting to spend more time with his wife, Betsy, in Kennebunk, Maine. But that plan was put on hold because of the war. Coffin died July 1 in Iraq in a vehicle accident.

Army Cpl. Gary Brent Coleman, 24

Gary Brent Coleman didn't tell his family he was getting married. He just did it, and he joined the military the same way. The tank driver died Nov. 21 near Balad, Iraq, when his Humvee flipped into a canal during a vehicle chase. He was from Pikeville, Ky., and was stationed at Fort Carson. Survivors include his wife, Kirsten.

Army 2nd Lt. Benjamin L. Colgan, 36

As a boy, Benjamin L. Colgan marched with his parents in peace rallies, and he later enlisted in the Army after graduating from high school in Des Moines, Wash. Colgan died Nov. 1 when a bomb exploded in Baghdad. He was stationed in Giessen, Germany. Survivors include his wife and two young daughters.

Army Staff Sgt. Gary L. Collins, 32

Those close to Gary L. Collins remember a man with a strong sense of honor and personal duty, a man who chose a military career to protect the world. Collins, of Hardin, Texas, died Nov. 8 when the vehicle he was riding in hit an explosive. He was stationed at Fort Riley. Survivors include his wife, Kassie, and daughters, 8-year-old Taylor and 6-year-old Landry.

Army Spc. Zeferino E. Colunga, 20

Zeferino E. Colunga joined the military after graduating from high school and planned to make it a career. He called his family in Bellville, Texas, often while in the Middle East. Colunga, stationed at Fort Polk, died Aug. 6 at a hospital in Germany.

Army Sgt. Timothy M. Conneway, 22

Timothy M. Conneway was a Junior ROTC star in high school and wanted to be an Army Ranger, following his grandfather, father and brother into service. Conneway of Enterprise, Ala., was injured June 25 when a vehicle packed with explosives detonated in Baghdad. He died two days later. He is survived by his wife, Cathy.

Army Sgt. Steven D. Conover, 21

Steven D. Conover, of Wilmington, Ohio, graduated from high school in 2000. He studied aviation and was a cadet officer in Laurel Oaks' Air Force Junior ROTC program. Conover, stationed at Fort Sill, was among 16 soldiers killed in the Nov. 2 downing of an Army helicopter carrying soldiers home on leave. Survivors include his mother, Lorraine Earley.

Army Chief Warrant Officer Alexander S. Coulter, 35

Alexander Scott Coulter joined the Army in 1987 and served in Somalia, Bosnia and Operation Desert Storm. Coulter, who grew up in Bristol, Tenn., and was stationed at Fort Hood, was killed Nov. 17 when his vehicle struck a land mine on the way to Baqubah, Iraq. Survivors include his wife, Robin; daughters, Shenna and Hannah; and stepdaughter, Cindy.

Marine Pfc. Ryan R. Cox, 19

Ryan R. Cox enlisted in the Marine Corps to see the world. He surfed and skydived in California when he wasn't in training, and visited on his way to the Middle East. Cox, of Derby, Kan., and stationed at Twentynine Palms, was killed by a noncombat weapons discharge June 15.

Pfc. Michael Russell Creighton-Weldon, 20

Michael Russell Creighton-Weldon decided to follow in his mother's footsteps when he enlisted in the Army last year and chose the infantry. Creighton-Weldon of Palm Bay, Fla., was killed March 29 when a car drove up to an Army checkpoint and exploded. He became engaged before leaving for Iraq.

Army Sgt. Michael T. Crockett, 27

Michael T. Crockett sent his wife a dozen red roses before he died. From Soperton, Ga., he was killed July 14 in Iraq when his unit was attacked with rocket-propelled grenades. He was stationed at Fort Stewart. Survivors include his wife, Tracey, and 3-year-old son, Michael T. Jr.

Army Spc. Daniel Francis J. Cunningham, 33

Daniel Francis J. Cunningham was patriotic like his late father, a Marine. Cunningham, based at Fort Stewart, died April 4 in Iraq when the vehicle in which he was riding veered into a ravine. Cunningham grew up near Lewiston, Maine, and joined the Army more than three years ago. Survivors include his wife, Heather, and their 10-year-old son, Conor.

Army Cpl. Michael E. Curtin, 23

In his last letter home, Michael E. Curtin told his family that he had been promoted to corporal. Curtin, of Howell, N.J., and based at Fort Stewart, died March 29 in a suicide bomb attack at an Army checkpoint. Curtin joined the Army in May 2001 after high school graduation.

Army Staff Sgt. Christopher E. Cutchall, 30

As a teenager, Christopher E. Cutchall spent a lot of time hunting and fishing in the woods of Pennsylvania. An Army scout stationed at Fort Riley, Cutchall had been in Iraq for less than a month when he was killed Sept. 29 by an explosive device west of Baghdad. Survivors include his wife and sons, ages 4 and 6.

Pfc. Anthony D'Agostino, 20

Anthony D'Agostino joined the military after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, looking for an education and a career. Born in Fort Gordon, Ga., he was among 16 soldiers who died in the Nov. 2 downing of an Army helicopter carrying troops from Iraq on leave. He was stationed at Fort Hood.

Army Capt. Nathan S. Dalley, 27

After graduating from West Point in 1998, Nathan S. Dalley backpacked through Europe and took part in the running of the bulls in Pamplona, Spain. Dalley of Sandy, Utah, died of a nonhostile gunshot wound Nov. 17 in Baghdad. Survivors include his fiancee, Kristen Barnekov.

Air Force Capt. Eric B. Das, 30

Duty often kept Eric B. Das away from his wife, but he always stayed in touch. "We couldn't go a day without talking," said 1st Lt. Nikki Das. Das was born in the Netherlands, and grew up in Amarillo, Texas. He was based at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. He was piloting an F-15E Strike Eagle when his plane went down April 7.

Army Spc. Raphael S. Davis, 24

Raphael S. Davis and his older brother joined the Mississippi National Guard under the buddy system and were both called to duty in Iraq. Davis of Tutwiler, Miss., was killed Dec. 2 when an explosive device ripped through the Humvee he was driving in a convoy in Tampa, Iraq. His death came less than a month after his girlfriend, Deetra Tucker, gave birth to a boy, Razavier Seon. Davis also had two other children, 6-year-old Raphael Jr. and 5-year-old Ravin.

Army Sgt. Wilbert Davis, 40

Wilbert Davis was a staunch supporter of the war in Iraq. Davis of Hinesville, Ga., and based at Fort Stewart, was killed April 3 when the Humvee he was traveling in flipped and landed in a canal. He lived with his wife, Hui Ok Davis, and their two sons in Hinesville. He has two daughters from a previous relationship.

Army Pfc. Jason L. Deibler, 20

Jason L. Deibler joined the Army in October, 2002, and those who knew him said it was a perfect fit. Deibler of Coeburn, Va., died May 4 in a noncombat weapon discharge in Kuwait. He was engaged to Nicole Reddington.

Army Spc. Darryl Dent, 21

Darryl Dent was a goal-oriented person who got things done, and he had a good time doing them. Dent, a National Guard member based in Washington, D.C., was killed Aug. 26 by a makeshift explosive device while on convoy duty in Iraq.

Army Pfc. Michael Deuel, 21

Michael Deuel found high school boring but thrived when he transferred to a job corps training center in South Dakota. There he also fought forest fires and found his calling -- to be a smokejumper. Deuel, of Cheyenne, Wyo., was killed June 18 in an attack while on guard duty in Baghdad. He was stationed at Fort Bragg.

Army Pvt. Michael J. Deutsch, 21

Michael J. Deutsch was remembered at his funeral service for his love of watermelon, roller coasters, his friends and family. Deutsch, of Dubuque, Iowa, was killed July 31 in Baghdad, when his armored personnel carrier was hit by an explosive round. He was based in Germany. He is survived by his parents, two brothers and a sister.

Army Spc. Jeremy DiGiovanni, 21

Jeremy DiGiovanni loved his work with helicopters in Iraq. "What he was doing was very important to him," said his father. DiGiovanni, from Pricedale, Miss., died Nov. 15 when two Black Hawk helicopters collided in Iraq. He was based at Fort Campbell.

Army Sgt. Michael E. Dooley, 23

Michael E. Dooley, who served in Bosnia, couldn't wait to be a father and was expecting his first child in October. Dooley of Pulaski, Va., and stationed at Fort Carson, died June 8 when passengers in a car opened fire after stopping at a checkpoint in Iraq. Dooley's true passion was his wife, Christine.

Army 1st Sgt. Robert J. Dowdy, 38

Robert J. Dowdy followed his older brother into military service 18 years ago and was two years from retirement. Dowdy of Cleveland died after the 507th Maintenance Company convoy he was in was ambushed March 23. Dowdy served on bases in Korea and across the United States.

Army Spc. William D. Dusenbery, 30

William D. Dusenbery was devoted to flying and hoped to become a pilot. Dusenbery, based at Fort Campbell, was one of 17 soldiers killed Nov. 15 in Iraq when two Black Hawk helicopters collided. Survivors include his daughter, 7, and stepdaughter, 11, who live with their mother in California.

Army Staff Sgt. Richard S. Eaton Jr., 37

Richard S. Eaton Jr. was an Army counterintelligence analyst. He spent 10 years in South Korea and had appointments in Honduras, Panama and El Salvador. Eaton, from Guilford, Conn., died in his sleep Aug. 12 in Iraq from what was thought to be fluid in his lungs. His death is under investigation.

Army Sgt. Marshall Edgerton, 26

Marshall Edgerton played defensive end in football and then blossomed as a wrestler. Edgerton died Dec. 11 in an attack by suicide bombers west of Baghdad. Stationed at Fort Bragg, he left for Afghanistan in late 2000, then was home for a few months before going to Iraq. Survivors include his wife, Amy, and children Hunter, 7, and Alyssa, 2.

Army Pfc. Analaura Esparza-Gutierrez, 21

Analaura Esparza-Gutierrez planned to get married next year after she returned from Iraq. Esparza-Gutierrez of Houston and based at Fort Hood was killed in a roadside bombing Oct. 1 in Tikrit, Iraq. She was the second female soldier killed in combat in Iraq.

Army Pvt. Ruben Estrella-Soto, 18

Ruben Estrella-Soto grew up in a hardscrabble neighborhood east of El Paso, Texas, and enlisted in the Army after his high school graduation last spring. He died after the convoy in which he was riding was ambushed on March 23. Born in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, Estrella-Soto became a naturalized citizen several years ago.

Pvt. David Evans Jr., 18

At David Evans Jr.'s funeral, dozens of young people wore T-shirts memorializing him. Evans never saw his son, David Kevonta Evans, born in February, a month after the soldier made his last visit home to Buffalo, N.Y. Evans, based at Fort Riley, was killed May 25 in an explosion at a munitions site he was guarding in Iraq.

Marine Cpl. Mark A. Evnin, 21

Mark Evnin was an only child, raised in South Burlington, Vt., and thought the Marines would be a challenge. He joined after graduating from high school in 2000. Evnin, based at Twentynine Palms, died in combat in Iraq on April 3.

Army Pvt. Jonathan I. Falaniko, 20

Jonathan Falaniko had been in the Army a few months. His father had served 26 years. And both were assigned to Iraq. Falaniko, born in Germany, was killed Oct. 25 when a bomb-laden vehicle blew up near him in Baghdad. He was based at Fort Riley.

Army Capt. Brian R. Faunce, 28

Brian R. Faunce of Philadelphia died from electric shock after touching a low-hanging power line Sept. 18 in Iraq while in a Bradley fighting vehicle. Stationed at Fort Carson, he was known as a commander who rarely slept and could draw up attack plans faster than anybody.

Army Spc. Rian C. Ferguson, 22

Rian Ferguson graduated from high school in 2000 and joined the Army before telling his parents. Ferguson of Taylors, S.C., died from injuries suffered when he was thrown from a vehicle when it hit a bump. He was stationed at Fort Carson.

Army Master Sgt. George A. Fernandez, 36

George A. Fernandez was the third generation of his family to serve as a senior noncommissioned officer. Fernandez, based at Fort Bragg, died April 2 after being shot in northern Iraq. Fernandez, a native of El Paso, Texas, lived near Fort Bragg with his wife, Kathryn, and a son, William Andrew.

Army Spc. Jon P. Fettig, 30

Jon P. Fettig knew the risks of being a soldier, and he was prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice. An Army National Guard specialist from Dickinson, N.D., he died July 22 when attackers fired rocket-propelled grenades at his unit.

Army Sgt. Paul Fisher, 39

Paul Fisher was so good-natured he didn't correct co-workers who accidentally called him "Frank" for a year. Fisher of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was a flight engineer on the helicopter that was downed Nov. 2 while bringing soldiers home on leave. He died Nov. 6 from his injuries.

Army Pfc. Jacob S. Fletcher, 28

Growing up in Bay Shore, N.Y., Jacob S. Fletcher dreamed of serving his country. Fletcher died Nov. 13 when explosives struck a bus he was on in Iraq. He was based in Camp Ederle, Italy. He is survived by his mother, Dorine Kenney, and father, Marlowe Fletcher.

Army Spc. Thomas Arthur Foley III, 23

Thomas Arthur Foley III wanted to be a teacher but couldn't afford to go to college. So he joined the military. Foley of Dresden, Tenn., and based at Fort Campbell, was killed April 14 in an accidental grenade explosion. Survivors include his wife, Paulette, and a 6-month-old son.

Marine Capt. Travis Ford, 30

Helicopter pilot Travis Ford e-mailed friends that he was seeing things in Iraq he didn't want to see. Ford, based at Camp Pendleton, died April 5 when his helicopter crashed. He grew up in Ogallala, Neb., and lived in Oceanside, Calif., with his wife, Deon, and their 1-year-old daughter, Ashley.

Army Staff Sgt. Bobby C. Franklin, 38

Bobby Franklin supervised inmates at a detention center when he was called up by the North Carolina National Guard. Franklin of Mineral Bluff, Ga., was killed Aug. 20 when an explosive device detonated near his vehicle in Iraq. He is survived by his wife, Brenda, and two children.

Army Pfc. Robert L. Frantz, 19

Robert L. Frantz spent nights in the charred remains of one of Saddam Hussein's palaces and days guarding the Central Bank of Baghdad. Stationed in Germany, he died June 18 from a grenade attack in Iraq. Frantz is survived by his daughter, Shannon, and had planned to marry Ana Perez.

Army Pvt. Benjamin L. Freeman, 19

Three days before he left for Iraq, Benjamin L. Freeman was married in Colorado. Freeman of Valdosta, Ga., drowned Oct. 13 in the Euphrates River northwest of Baghdad. He had joined the Army earlier this year and was based at Fort Carson.

Marine Lance Cpl. David K. Fribley, 26

David K. Fribley had been working at a retirement complex in Florida when anger over the Sept. 11 attacks helped inspire him to join the Marines. Fribley, of northern Indiana and stationed at Camp Lejeune, was killed in action March 23.

Army Sgt. David Travis Friedrich, 26

David Travis Friedrich was co-captain of his college cross country team and an ace recruiter of fellow distance runners in high school. From Naugatuck, Conn., he was killed Sept. 20 when mortars hit a U.S. base outside Baghdad.

Army Pvt. Kurt Frosheiser, 22

Kurt Frosheiser had a million-dollar smile, a knack with the guitar and a soft touch. He died Nov. 8 after the Humvee he was riding in hit a homemade bomb near Baghdad. He is survived by his father, Chris Frosheiser, and mother, Jeanie Hudson-Holton.

Army Sgt. 1st Class Dan Henry Gabrielson, 40

Dan Henry Gabrielson served with a unit of the Army Reserves that specializes in building bridges. Gabrielson of Frederic, Wis., was killed July 9 when his convoy came under attack north of Baghdad.

Marine Cpl. Jose A. Garibay, 21

Jose A. Garibay planned to be a police officer when his enlistment ended next year. Garibay of Costa Mesa, Calif., and based at Camp Lejeune, was killed in action March 23. A native of Jalisco, Mexico, Garibay and his family moved to the United States when he was a baby. He was awarded U.S. citizenship after his death.

Army Sgt. Justin W. Garvey, 23

Last year, Justin W. Garvey married his high school sweetheart, Katie. Garvey, from Townsend, Mass., and stationed at Fort Campbell, died July 20 in an attack in Iraq. Garvey was sent to Pakistan after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. He also served in Afghanistan.

Army 1st Sgt. Joe J. Garza, 43

Joe J. Garza joined the Army a few years after high school graduation and served more than two decades. Garza of Columbus, Ga., and based at Fort Benning, died April 28 in a vehicle accident in Iraq. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Mary; sons Joe Jr. and John; and daughter, Myra.

Marine Pfc. Juan Guadalupe Garza, 20

Juan Guadalupe Garza was going to make the military his career. Garza of Temperance, Mich., and based at Camp Pendleton, was killed April 8 in combat. Garza married Casey Garza, also a soldier, on Dec. 26, 2002, shortly before he was deployed.

Marine Lance Cpl. Cory Ryan Geurin, 18

Ever since the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, Cory Ryan Geurin wanted to be a Marine. He died July 15 when he fell from the roof of a palace in Iraq where he had been standing guard. He was stationed at Twentynine Palms.

Marine Pvt. Jonathan Gifford, 30

Jonathan Gifford was always for the underdog, so relatives say it was fitting that he would be fighting for the Iraqi people's freedom. Gifford, of Decatur, Ill., and based at Camp Lejeune, died March 23 in combat. Survivors include his mother, Vicky Langley, and a 4-year-old daughter.

Army Pfc. Kyle C. Gilbert, 20

When high school senior Kyle Gilbert couldn't get into the military because of headaches, he turned to Vermont's Sen. James Jeffords. Gilbert was one of two soldiers killed Aug. 6 when their unit was fired on from a passing vehicle in Baghdad. Gilbert grew up in Brattleboro, Vt., and was stationed at Fort Bragg.

Army Command Sgt. Maj. Cornell W. Gilmore, 45

Cornell W. Gilmore was a sergeant major of the JAG Corps. Gilmore was killed Nov. 7 when the Black Hawk helicopter he was riding in crashed near Tikrit, Iraq. He was assigned to the Pentagon and lived in Stafford, Va., with his wife, Donna Gilmore. Their two children attend college.

Army Pfc. Jesse Givens, 34

Jesse Givens joined the Army in his 30s after being laid off. Givens of Springfield, Mo., and based at Fort Carson, died after the tank he was in plunged into the Euphrates River. Survivors include his wife, Melissa, who was pregnant when he died, and a 5-year-old stepson, Dakota.

Army Spc. Michael T. Gleason, 25

Michael T. Gleason was almost finished with his four-year stint in the Army and planned to return home to Warren, Pa. He was one of three soldiers killed in a vehicle accident May 30 in Iraq. He was stationed at Fort Bragg.

Army Spc. David J. Goldberg, 20

David J. Goldberg married Sarah South in February, three days before he left for Iraq. Goldberg of Layton, Utah, was killed Nov. 26 in a noncombat accident in Qayyarah, Iraq. He was stationed at Fort Carson.

Marine Cpl. Armando Ariel Gonzalez, 25

Armando Ariel Gonzalez is remembered by his family as serious, affectionate and responsible. Gonzalez of Hialeah, Fla., was killed April 14 when a refueling truck collapsed as he worked beneath it. He was based at the Marine Corps Air Station at Beaufort, S.C. His wife was pregnant when he died.

Marine Cpl. Jesus A. Gonzalez, 22

Jesus A. Gonzalez's best friend and cousin were in the Marines, so he joined and was stationed at Twentynine Palms, too. Gonzalez of Indio, Calif., died April 12 in combat. He leaves a wife and 2-year-old daughter.

Marine Cpl. Jorge A. Gonzalez, 20

Jorge A. Gonzalez, from Los Angeles and stationed at Camp Lejeune, wanted to become a police officer. He became a dad March 4. He learned about the birth of his son, Alonso, days before he was killed in combat March 23.

Marine Cpl. Bernard G. Gooden, 22

Bernard G. Gooden was a straight-A student who was excited to go overseas, said his mother, Carmen Thompkins of Mount Vernon, N.Y. Gooden, who grew up in Jamaica, was killed in a firefight April 4 in Iraq. He was stationed at Camp Lejeune.

Army Spc. Richard A. Goward, 32

Richard A. Goward served on active duty with the Army from 1990 to 1996, then joined the Michigan National Guard after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Goward of Midland, Mich., was killed April 14 in Iraq when his truck collided with another truck. Goward's survivors include his wife, Karen, and two daughters, ages 8 and 5.

Army Spc. Kyle Griffin, 20

Kyle Griffin found his identity in the Army and was training to join a Rangers unit before being deployed to Iraq. Griffin, of Emerson, N.J., and stationed at Fort Bragg, was killed May 30 in a truck accident in Iraq.

Air Force Staff Sgt. Patrick Lee Griffin Jr., 31

Patrick Lee Griffin Jr. joined the Air Force five years ago for the education benefits and was sent to Iraq as combat was winding down. He was killed May 13 when his convoy was ambushed en route to Baghdad. Griffin, from Elgin, S.C., was based at Eglin Air Force Base. Survivors include his wife, Michelle, and two children, Mackensie, 2, and Cory, 4.

Army Cpl. Sean R. Grilley, 24

Sean R. Grilley got interested in police work helping rehabilitate buildings in a downtrodden neighborhood of San Bernardino, Calif. Grilley, stationed at Fort Campbell, was one of three soldiers killed Oct. 16 in a clash with gunmen guarding the headquarters of a Shiite cleric in Karbala, Iraq. He is survived by his wife, Lucy.

Army Pvt. Joseph R. Guerrera, 20

Joseph R. Guerrera, who grew up about 25 miles from Fort Bragg, N.C., always told family and friends he wanted to be in the Army. Enlisting in February and stationed at Fort Bragg, he died Oct. 26 in Baghdad when his vehicle was hit with an explosive device.

Army Chief Warrant Officer Hans N. Gukeisen, 31

Hans N. Gukeisen grew up in a military family. He joined the Army out of high school, served in the 1991 Gulf War and flew military helicopters. Gukeisen, who went to high school in Lead, S.D., was one of three soldiers killed May 9 in a helicopter crash during the rescue of an Iraqi child injured in an explosion.

Marine Pfc. Christian Gurtner, 19

Christian Gurtner loved bowling, the Atlanta baseball team and Ohio State football. He loved to laugh and stir things up, too. Gurtner of Ohio City, Ohio, and based at Twentynine Palms, died April 2 when his weapon accidentally discharged. He leaves a 6-month-old daughter.

Marine Lance Cpl. Jose Gutierrez, 28

An orphan who grew up on the streets amid civil strife in Guatemala, Jose Gutierrrez found his way into Los Angeles County's foster care system, graduated from high school and attended community college. Partly to repay the United States, he became an infantry rifleman based at Camp Pendleton. Gutierrez of Los Angeles died March 21 in combat. He won U.S. citizenship after his death.

Army Pfc. Rick Hafer, 21

Rick Hafer joined the Army to keep his country safe for his family. He was killed Nov. 15 when two Black Hawk helicopters collided in Iraq. He lived in Nitro, W.Va., and was based at Fort Campbell. He is survived by his father, Richard Hafer.

Army Pfc. Jesse M. Halling, 19

Jesse M. Halling was focused on becoming a soldier even as a child, said his mother, Pam Halling. Halling of Indianapolis died June 7 during a battle north of Baghdad. He was stationed at Fort Hood.

Army Chief Warrant Officer Erik A. Halvorsen, 40

Erik A. Halvorsen was a career soldier who had served in Korea, Bosnia and Operation Desert Storm. Halvorsen of Bennington, Vt., and stationed at Fort Stewart, died April 2 when the helicopter he was flying crashed.

Army Sgt. Michael S. Hancock, 29

Michael S. Hancock was an avid bicyclist who loved children. The soldier, a native of Yreka, Calif., died during a gun battle in Mosul, Iraq, on Oct. 24 when armed men attacked a storage facility. He was based at Fort Campbell and lived in Clarksville, Tenn. In addition to his wife, Jeannie, survivors include two children and two stepchildren.

Army Sgt. Warren S. Hansen, 36

Warren S. Hansen displayed heroism even before his military service, receiving a medal for saving a man from drowning when he was 15. The 17-year veteran had always wanted to serve in the military. Hansen of Clintonville, Wis., died Nov. 15 when two helicopters collided in Iraq. He was assigned to Fort Campbell, and is survived by his brother.

Army Spc. Kenneth W. Harris Jr., 23

The last time Kenneth W. Harris Jr. talked to his twin brother, he seemed more concerned about folks back home than about himself. "I just talked to him last weekend," Nathan Harris said last summer. "He just wanted to know that everybody (at home) is OK." Harris, of Charlotte, Tenn., was driving on a supply route when he was fatally injured in a traffic accident in Scania, Iraq, on Aug. 20.

Army Pfc. John D. Hart, 20

John D. Hart of Bedford, Mass., wanted to be in the military, a resolve strengthened after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, his father said. Hart, who enlisted in the Army after high school and was based at Fort Hood, was killed Oct. 18, when his patrol came under fire in Iraq. Survivors also include his mother, Alma.

Army Sgt. Nathaniel Hart Jr., 29

The Army was a family tradition for Nathaniel Hart Jr., whose father and grandfather served, but his loved ones remember him as a family man who loved to take his two sons fishing and camping. Hart died July 28 in a vehicle accident in Iraq. He was from Valdosta, Ga., and stationed at Hunter Army Airfield. Survivors include his wife, Erica, and sons, 7-year-old Nathaniel III and 5-year-old Gabriel.

Army Pfc. Sheldon Hawk Eagle, 21

Members of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe paid tribute in Eagle Butte, S.D., to hometown soldier Sheldon Hawk Eagle. Based at Fort Campbell, he died Nov. 15, when two Army helicopters collided in Iraq. Survivors include his sister, Frankie Hawk Eagle.

Army Sgt. Timothy L. Hayslett, 26

Timothy L. Hayslett had served eight years in the Army and just re-enlisted, planning on a military career. Hayslett, from Carlisle, Pa., and stationed in Germany, died Nov. 15 when the Humvee he was in was hit by a grenade in Baghdad. Survivors include his wife, Kori, and daughters Gracy and Kaitlyn.

Army Spc. Justin W. Hebert, 20

Justin W. Hebert, who grew up surrounded by the cornfields of Silvana, Wash., wanted to go to college. So five days after graduating from high school, he shipped out with the Army. On Aug. 1, four days after his 20th birthday, he was killed when a rocket-propelled grenade hit his vehicle during a night patrol near Kirkuk, Iraq. Hebert was stationed at Camp Ederle in Italy.

Army Pfc. Damian L. Heidelberg, 21

Damian L. Heidelberg, a former choir member and church usher, was sweet and mild-mannered. The administrative specialist from Shubuta, Miss., was killed Nov. 15 when two Black Hawk helicopters collided in Iraq. He was based at Fort Campbell. Survivors include his father, Grady Jones, his mother, Deborah Heidelberg, and 2-year-old daughter, Stacie.

Army Pfc. Raheen Tyson Heighter, 22

Raheen Tyson Heighter recently wrote to his mother from Iraq, urging his family not to worry. "The good news is, I will be coming home in September, October at the latest," he wrote. Heighter, from Bay Shore, N.Y., was one of three soldiers killed July 24 when their convoy was ambushed. He was stationed at Fort Campbell.

Army Staff Sgt. Brian R. Hellermann, 35

When Brian R. Hellermann joined the military after high school, he wanted to honor his father, who died when Hellermann was about 15. Hellermann of Freeport, Minn., and stationed at Fort Bragg, was killed Aug. 6 in an ambush in Baghdad. He is survived by his wife, Michelle, and two children: son Travis, 14, and daughter Katelynn, 9.

Army Staff Sgt. Terry Hemingway, 39

Terry Hemingway was proud to command two Bradley fighting vehicles, but he was ready for civilian life after 19 years in the military. Hemingway of Willingboro, N.J., and based at Fort Benning, was killed April 10 in an explosion in Baghdad. Survivors include his wife, Darlene, and their children, Danisha, 7, Venetia, 9, and Terry Jr., 11.

Army Pfc. Edward James Herrgott, 20

Edward James Herrgott, a quiet man, was finding his way with the help of the military. Herrgott of Shakopee, Minn., died July 3 when a sniper shot him in the neck outside the national museum in Baghdad. Stationed in Germany, Herrgott hoped to become a police officer, said his parents, Marcia and Edward Herrgott of Shakopee.

Marine Sgt. Nicolas M. Hodson, 22

Nicolas M. Hodson, the father of a 2-year-old son, wanted to settle down as a Marine recruiter. Hodson of Smithville, Mo., and based at Camp Lejeune, was killed in a vehicle accident in Iraq. He is also survived by Michelle Smith, the mother of his son, Braden, and a twin sister, Nicole.

Army Staff Sgt. Lincoln Hollinsaid, 27

Lincoln Hollinsaid caught the Army bug when he was working for a construction company after high school. "A friend he worked with had been in the military . . . and he just got infatuated with it," said his father, Dan Hollinsaid. Hollinsaid of Malden, Ill., and based at Fort Stewart, was driving a crane when it was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade April 7.

Army Spc. Cory A. Hubbell, 20

Cory A. Hubbell enlisted in 2001 after graduating from high school. "He looked at it as a way to gain some skills and a trade and go on from there," said Sam Furrer, Hubbell's high school counselor. Hubbell, of Urbana, Ill., was a carpentry and masonry specialist based at Fort Rucker. He died June 25 after being hospitalized in Kuwait with breathing difficulties.

Army Staff Sgt. Jamie L. Huggins, 26

Jamie L. Huggins joined the Army in 1997 to earn money for college. He left for Iraq in March, the week his first child, daughter Mallory, was born. Huggins of Hume, Mo., and stationed at Fort Bragg, was killed by a roadside bomb in Baghdad on Oct. 26. He is also survived by his wife, Marissa Danielle.

Army Sgt. Eric R. Hull, 23

When he was young, Eric R. Hull would follow his mother, aunts and grandmother around the kitchen. He became a cook and went to Iraq with the Army Reserves. From Uniontown, Pa., he died Aug. 18 when his vehicle rode over a land mine while hauling supplies. He is survived by his wife, Missy, and two children, Mia Nicole, 2, and Dominic, 1.

Army Spc. Simeon Hunte, 23

Simeon Hunte attended Montclair State University and enlisted to earn money to graduate. Hunte, of Newark, N.J., and stationed at Fort Riley, was on patrol in Al Khadra, Iraq, on Oct. 1 when an Iraqi approached and shot him. Hunte is survived by his wife, Tara, 18-month-old daughter, Anaya, and newborn son, Simeon Jr.

Army 1st Lt. Joshua C. Hurley, 24

Joshua C. Hurley joined the Army in 2001 after graduating from Virginia Military Institute. "He really believed in what he was doing," his sister, Amanda Hurley, said. Hurley of Clifton Forge, Va., and based at Fort Campbell, was killed Nov. 1 when his vehicle was hit by an explosive. His wife, Teresa, is also a soldier in Iraq.

Marine Pvt. Nolen R. Hutchings, 19

Nolen R. Hutchings grew up wanting to be a Marine, and signed up after graduating from high school in 2000. "He was proud to be a Marine. We were proud of him," said his father, Larry Hutchings. Hutchings of Boiling Springs, S.C., was with his Camp Lejeune unit when he was killed by friendly fire March 23.

Army Pfc. Ray Joseph Hutchinson, 20

Ray Joseph Hutchinson was gentle and sensitive. He graduated from high school in 2000 and attended what is now Texas State University in San Marcos. Hutchinson, of League City, Texas, and stationed at Fort Campbell, was killed in Iraq on Dec. 7, when he drove a Humvee over an explosive device.

Army Pfc. Gregory P. Huxley Jr., 19

Gregory P. Huxley Jr. was many things to many people, but his friends agree he never wanted to see anyone sad. Huxley of Forestport, N.Y., and based at Fort Benning, died in combat April 6. He was the son of Mary and Gregory Huxley Sr.

Army Spc. Craig S. Ivory, 26

Craig S. Ivory lettered in football and track and field in high school and played in his school's bands. He joined the Army in January 1997 and found his niche as a medic. Ivory of Port Matilda, Pa., died Aug. 17 after suffering a stroke serving in Iraq. He was based in Vicenza, Italy.

Army Spc. Marlon P. Jackson, 25

Marlon P. Jackson, who was born in Jamaica, was a quiet young man who liked basketball, Chinese food and Caribbean music. Jackson of Jersey City, N.J., was killed Nov. 11 in a roadside bombing near Baghdad. He was stationed in Vilseck, Germany. He is survived by his mother, Lois La Grenade, and father, Leighton Jackson.

Army Chief Warrant Officer Scott Jamar, 32

Scott Jamar wanted to make the Army his life's work. "He wanted to be a career man, and he loved flying those choppers," said his mother, Aggie Oldfield. Jamar, of Granbury, Texas, and based at Hunter Army Airfield, died April 2 when his helicopter crashed. Survivors include two children, 5-year-old Brennan and 7-year-old Kyle.

Marine Cpl. Evan James, 20

Evan James played football and basketball in high school before graduating in 2000. He joined the Reserves in Peoria, Ill., to help pay for his studies at Southern Illinois University, and wanted to be a physical fitness trainer. "He considered the Marines the best of the best," said his mother, Donna James. James of La Harpe, Ill., drowned March 24 trying to cross the Saddam Canal.

Army Spc. William A. Jeffries, 39

William A. Jeffries attracted people. "Bill was liked by everybody. Old people. Young people," said Marie Jeffries. "He was an outgoing individual." A specialist in the Indiana National Guard, he died March 31 at a hospital in Spain after becoming sick in Kuwait. He lived in Evansville, Ind., with his wife, B.J.

Army Sgt. Troy Jenkins, 25

Troy Jenkins joined the Marines at 17, then the Army four years later. He trained to be a paratrooper, studied Arabic and served in Afghanistan, where he was grazed by a bullet last year. Jenkins, based at Fort Campbell, died April 23 after a cluster bomb explosion in Iraq. Jenkins leaves his wife, Amanda, and their two sons, Tristan, 4, and Brandon, 2.

Army Spc. Darius T. Jennings, 22

Darius T. Jennings wanted to go to college, become a photographer and mentor young people. Jennings, from Orangeburg County, S.C., and stationed at Fort Carson, was one of 16 soldiers killed in the Nov. 2 downing of an Army helicopter carrying troops home on leave. Survivors include his mother, Harriet, and father, John.

Army Pfc. Howard Johnson II, 21

The Rev. Howard Johnson and his wife, Gloria, had waited 17 years for a son -- Howard Johnson II -- to join their two daughters. Johnson of Mobile, Ala., was killed March 23, when the 507th Maintenance Company was attacked. More than 1,000 packed a memorial service as Johnson was remembered for his remarkable smile, his sincerity, his military dreams and his courage.

Army Spc. Maurice J. Johnson, 21

Maurice J. Johnson told his family he wasn't in danger. "He told me, 'Keisha, don't worry about it, I'm not on infantry,' " said his sister. The communications specialist from Levittown, Pa., was killed Nov. 1 when his vehicle was bombed in Mosul, Iraq. He was stationed at Fort Campbell.

Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Michael Vann Johnson Jr., 25

Michael Vann Johnson Jr., who liked to draw and to play basketball, was raised in Little Rock, Ark. He and his wife, Cherice, lived in San Diego. The Navy medic was tending to injured colleagues March 25, when he was hit by shrapnel and killed.

Army Staff Sgt. Paul J. Johnson, 29

As a child, Paul J. Johnson played Army around his Calumet, Mich., neighborhood. As a man, he was a respected and decorated soldier. Johnson, stationed at Fort Bragg, was killed Oct. 20 in a roadside ambush 40 miles west of Baghdad. He is survived by his wife, Mary "Missy" Johnson, and 4-year-old son, Bryan.

Army Pfc. Rayshawn S. Johnson, 20

Rayshawn S. Johnson, of Brooklyn, N.Y., joined the Army in February and went to Iraq in June. He was proud to be in uniform. Johnson, based at Fort Hood, was killed when his vehicle hit a land mine in Tikrit, Iraq, on Nov. 3.

Army Pvt. Devon D. Jones, 19

As a teenager, Devon D. Jones bounced among foster homes after his mother went to prison. Three years ago, he found Evelyn Houston and the family he would call his own. Jones, of San Diego and based at Fort Stewart, died April 4, when his vehicle fell into a ravine.

Navy Lt. Kylan A. Jones-Huffman, 31

Kylan A. Jones-Huffman had a talent for languages. He learned his mother's native German, along with English, French, Farsi and Arabic. With Naval Intelligence in Bahrain before the war, he died on a trip Aug. 21 to Al Hillah, Iraq, when his vehicle came under fire. Jones-Huffman and his wife, Heidi, lived in College Park, Md.

Army Sgt. Jason D. Jordan, 24

Jason D. Jordan, who joined the military after high school, was proud of his Southern roots. Jordan of Elba, Ala., died July 20 when his infantry patrol came under a rocket-propelled grenade attack in Iraq. He was stationed at Fort Campbell.

Marine Staff Sgt. Phillip A. Jordan, 42

Phillip A. Jordan sent letters from overseas so his 6-year-old, Tyler, could track his movements. Jordan, from Houston and based at Camp Lejeune, was killed March 23, when Marines were attacked by Iraqi troops who appeared to be surrendering. He is also survived by his wife, Amanda.

Army Spc. Spencer T. Karol, 20

Months after enlisting in the Army, Spencer T. Karol went back to high school in Arizona with about 50 pounds of new muscle on his body. Karol of Woodruff, Ariz., and stationed in Darmstadt, Germany, was killed Oct. 6 in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when an explosion overturned his vehicle.

Army 2nd Lt. Jeffrey Kaylor, 24

Jeffrey Kaylor, of Clifton, Va., was based at Fort Stewart and left for the Middle East last August, right after his wedding. But his wife was nearby. Jenna Cosby, also a second lieutenant, was on a tour in the Persian Gulf when Kaylor was killed in a grenade attack April 7.

Army Spc. Chad L. Keith, 21

When Chad L. Keith was talking with Army recruiters, friends could hardly tear him away. "He wanted it to be his career," said close friend Kirt Collier. Keith of Batesville, Ind., was killed July 7 when a roadside bomb exploded in Baghdad. He was stationed at Fort Bragg.

Army Chief Warrant Officer Kyran E. Kennedy, 43

Kyran E. Kennedy grew up in Boston but bought a farm with his wife. Kennedy of Hopkinsville, Ky., and assigned to Fort Campbell, was killed Nov. 7 when the Black Hawk helicopter he was riding in crashed near Tikrit, Iraq. Survivors include his wife, Kathy; and children, Christopher, 11, Katie, 9, and Kevin, 3.

Marine Cpl. Brian Matthew Kennedy, 25

Brian Matthew Kennedy was thrilled to be helping liberate Iraq. Kennedy of Houston and stationed at Camp Pendleton, died March 21 in a helicopter crash in Kuwait, near the Iraqi border.

Army Staff Sgt. Morgan D. Kennon, 23

Morgan D. Kennon, who grew up in Memphis, Tenn., joined the Army out of high school to earn money for college. He wanted to become a lawyer. Kennon, based at Fort Campbell, was killed Nov. 7 when his convoy was attacked while guarding a bank in Mosul, Iraq.

Army Spc. James Kiehl, 22

James Kiehl grew up in a military family in Southern California and joined the Army to hone his computer skills. Kiehl, with the 507th Maintenance Company, died March 23 when his unit came under attack. Survivors include his pregnant wife, Jill.

Army Staff Sgt. Kevin C. Kimmerly, 31

Kevin C. Kimmerly was always there when you needed him, said friend Steve Studnicky. Kimmerly, of North Creek, N.Y., and stationed in Baumholder, Germany, was killed Sept. 15 in a grenade attack in Baghdad.

Army Spc. Levi B. Kinchen, 21

Despite fears of combat, Levi B. Kinchen wanted to go to Iraq, said his mother, Barbara Kinchen. Kinchen was found dead Aug. 9 on his cot in Baghdad. He joined the military after high school in Albany, La., and was stationed at Fort Polk.

Army Pfc. David M. Kirchhoff, 31

David M. Kirchhoff "was always goofy," said his 12-year-old son, Sean Lekin. Kirchhoff, of Anamosa, Iowa, and a member of the Iowa Army National Guard, suffered heat stroke while driving a truck in northern Iraq and died five days later on Aug. 14 in Germany. Kirchhoff is also survived by his wife, Brooke, and son David Jr., 11.

Marine Lance Cpl. Nicholas Brian Kleiboeker, 19

Nicholas Brian Kleiboeker had wanted to join the military for years. Kleiboeker, of Odin, Ill., and based at Camp Lejeune, died May 13 when the bunker he was working in caught fire and exploded.

Army Spc. John K. Klinesmith, 25

John K. Klinesmith, who joined the Army in 1999, was last seen alive June 12 wading in a lake in Fallujah, Iraq. Searchers recovered his body. Klinesmith of Stockbridge, Ga., was stationed at Fort Drum. Survivors include his mother, Domenica Columbus of Carriere, Miss.

Army Sgt. Floyd G. Knighten Jr., 55

Floyd G. Knighten Jr. and his son served in Iraq in the same transportation company. Knighten repaired the trucks, and his son, Spc. Floyd G. Knighten III, drove them. Knighten, of Olla, La., and based at Fort Polk, died Aug. 9, most likely of heat-related causes, while traveling in a convoy in Iraq.

Army Capt. Edward J. Korn, 31

Edward J. Korn, who earned a bronze star in the Persian Gulf War, campaigned to defer his officer training at Fort Knox to get to the front lines in Iraq. Korn, of Savannah, Ga., was killed April 3 while investigating the wreckage of an Iraqi tank destroyed by his unit.

Marine Sgt. Bradley Korthaus, 28

Bradley Korthaus wanted to be a Marine since he was 10, and he wanted to get rid of Saddam Hussein, said his father, Steve. Korthaus of Davenport, Iowa, drowned March 24 while crossing the Saddam Canal in Iraq.

Marine Lance Cpl. Jakub H. Kowalik, 21

Jakub H. Kowalik came to the United States from Poland in 1992. He enlisted in the Marines as a senior in high school. Kowalik, based at Camp Pendleton, died May 12 when ordnance exploded. Survivors include his mother, Danuta G. of Schaumburg, Ill., and brother Paul.

Marine Sgt. Michael V. Lalush, 23

Michael V. Lalush was quiet and sensitive and he loved to tinker with things. He joined the Marines after graduating from high school. Lalush of Troutville, Va., and stationed at Camp Pendleton, was killed March 30 in a helicopter crash. Survivors include his parents, and a sister.

Marine Lance Cpl. Alan D. Lam, 19

Alan D. Lam was a talented artist who worked on his high school newspaper staff. Lam, of Snow Camp, N.C., and based at Camp Lejeune, died April 22 in a grenade launcher accident. He was the youngest of five children and the only son of Adam and Brenda Lam.

Marine Sgt. Jonathan W. Lambert, 28

Jonathan W. Lambert always wanted to be a Marine, and in an e-mail to his hometown newspaper in Booneville, Miss., he said he was proud of the U.S. military. Lambert, stationed at Camp Pendleton, died June 1 of injuries from a Humvee accident May 26 in Iraq. He is survived by his wife, Betty, and 2-year-old daughter, Kinsey Jade.

Army Spc. James I. Lambert II, 22

Both soldiers in the Army, James and Jacqueline Lambert had married hastily at the Cumberland County, N.C., courthouse in November, 2002. She returned in May to their home in Fayetteville, N.C., outside Fort Bragg. On July 31, James Lambert was killed in Baghdad, Iraq, when he was struck by a stray bullet.

Marine Capt. Andrew David La Mont, 31

Andrew David La Mont, born at Andrews Air Force Base, was the youngest of nine children and the only one to join the military. La Mont of Eureka, Calif., was one of four Camp Pendleton Marines who died May 19 in a helicopter crash in Iraq. La Mont served in Kosovo and flew the first Marines into Afghanistan.

Army Staff Sgt. William T. Latham, 29

William T. Latham came from a family of military men, and since he was 12, he insisted on joining, too. Latham, from Kingman, Ariz., and stationed at Fort Carson, died June 18 of injuries from a May 19 raid on a suspected arms market in Iraq. Survivors include his wife, Melissa; and three children, Patricia, 10, Travis, 9, and Jeremy, 6.

Army Pfc. Karina Lau, 20

Karina Lau sang, played clarinet and saxophone, and won awards for music and math. She wanted to return to school after her military service. Lau, based at Fort Hood, was one of 16 soldiers killed in the Nov. 2 downing of a helicopter carrying troops home on leave. Survivors include her mother, Ruth, and father, Agustin, of Livingston, Calif.

Army Staff Sgt. Mark A. Lawton, 41

Mark A. Lawton served in both the Army and the Marines, and was a Gulf War veteran. Lawton of Hayden, Colo., was killed Aug. 29 in Iraq when his convoy was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade. He is survived by his wife, Sherri, and sons Dustin, 4, and Tanner, 1. Army Spc. Cedric L. Lennon, 32

Cedric L. Lennon had lived with his grandmother at the end of a gravel road outside West Blocton, Ala. He was deployed from Fort Polk to Iraq in March. On June 24, he died in Iraq of noncombat-related causes. His death is under investigation.

Army Spc. Farao K. Letufuga, 20

Farao K. Letufuga left the Pacific island of American Samoa to join the Army on the eve of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. He was assigned to the 101st Airborne Division and was based at Fort Campbell when he was sent to Iraq. Letufuga died Aug. 5 when he fell from the roof of a building while on guard duty in Mosul, Iraq.

Army Spc. Josph L. Lister, 22

It seemed Josph L. Lister had found his way. He had a wife and an infant son, and those who knew him said he'd become more mature and confident. Lister, of Pleasanton, Kan., died Nov. 20 in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when the convoy in which he was traveling was hit by a bomb. He was based at Fort Riley.

Army Staff Sgt. Nino D. Livaudais, 23

Nino D. Livaudais, an Army Ranger, had been assigned to Afghanistan twice, and Iraq was his third combat tour in two years. "He had a purpose. He was doing his part as an American," said his wife, Jackie, pregnant with their third child. On April 3, Livaudais was at a checkpoint when a woman jumped from a car, screaming, and the vehicle exploded.

Army Spc. Ryan P. Long, 21

Ryan P. Long was a fourth-generation soldier who knew as a youngster that he wanted to join the Army. Long joined the Army after graduating from high school in Delaware in 1999 and was deployed twice to Afghanistan. Long was killed April 3 when a car exploded at a checkpoint. He was based at Fort Benning.

Army Spc. Zachariah Long, 20

Milking cattle wasn't one of Zachariah Long's regular tasks in the Army, but that didn't stop him from showing comrades how it's done. Long, from Milton, Pa., and stationed at Fort Bragg, died May 30 in a vehicle accident in Iraq that killed two fellow soldiers.

Army Spc. Duane E. Longstreth, 19

Duane E. Longstreth and his mother enlisted in the Army together, motivated by the Sept. 11 terror attacks. He became a combat engineer at Fort Bragg, and she became a communications specialist in Germany. Longstreth, from Tacoma, died Aug. 7 of an apparent accidental gunshot wound in Iraq.

Army Staff Sgt. David L. Loyd, 44

David L. Loyd was called up for deployment to the Middle East in February, then returned home for 10 days this spring because his home in Jackson, Tenn., was damaged by a tornado. A member of the Tennessee National Guard, Loyd died Aug. 5 of a heart attack in Kuwait. Survivors include his wife, Pamela, and two sons.

Army Capt. Robert Lucero, 34

Robert Lucero expressed pride in what he was doing in Iraq in letters he sent a 10th-grade pen pal. Lucero was killed in Tikrit, Iraq, on Oct. 25 when he and another soldier opened a box and it exploded. The other soldier lived. Survivors include his wife, Sherry.

Marine Lance Cpl. Gregory MacDonald, 29

Gregory MacDonald studied philosophy as an undergraduate. He earned a master's degree at American University in 2001, planning a career in Middle Eastern affairs. MacDonald of Washington, D.C., died June 25 in a vehicle accident in Iraq.

Army Pfc. Vorn J. Mack, 19

Vorn J. Mack was small, but he was a great soldier, said Sgt. Andre Boler. Mack, from Orangeburg, S.C., and based at Fort Carson, drowned Aug. 23 near the Hadithah Dam in Iraq. He was one of five children, with a sister in the Army in Kuwait.

Marine Lance Cpl. Joseph B. Maglione, 22

An architectural engineering major at Drexel University, Joseph B. Maglione joined the Marine Reserves in 2000 because "he wanted to serve his country," said his mother, Rosemarie Corr. Maglione, of Lansdale, Pa., and stationed at Camp Pendleton, died April 1 from a noncombat weapon discharge in Kuwait.

Army Spc. William J. Maher III, 35

After trying several fields, William J. Maher III joined the military at age 30 to "find himself," William Maher Jr. said. Maher of Yardley, Pa., and stationed in Germany, was killed by an explosive device July 28 while traveling in a convoy in Iraq.

Army Sgt. Atanasio Haro Marin Jr., 27

Atanasio Haro Marin Jr. joined the National Guard after high school despite his parents' objections. He transferred to the Army and was making the military a career. Marin, from Baldwin Park, Calif., and stationed at Fort Hood, was killed by enemy fire June 3 in Iraq.

Army Sgt. 1st Class John W. Marshall, 50

In his last dispatch before the war, John W. Marshall called himself an old soldier with a clear purpose. Marshall, of Los Angeles, and based at Fort Stewart, was killed April 8 by an Iraqi rocket-propelled grenade. Marshall enlisted at age 18 and served stints in Korea and Germany. Survivors include his wife, Denise, and six children, ages 9 to 17.

Marine Pfc. Francisco A. Martinez Flores, 21

Francisco A. Martinez Flores moved to California from Mexico at age 3 and joined the Marines so he could go to college. Martinez of Los Angeles, and based at Twentynine Palms, died March 25 when his tank went over a bridge and tumbled into the Euphrates River. He was granted U.S. citizenship after he died.

Army Sgt. Francisco Martinez, 28

Francisco Martinez chose to go to Iraq and even turned down a recent offer of a two-week furlough. Martinez, who grew up in Humacao, Puerto Rico, and was based at Fort Bragg, was killed Nov. 4 when a roadside bomb hit the truck he was in near Baghdad. He is survived by his father, Daniel Martinez, and mother, Luz Jimenez.

Army Chief Warrant Officer Johnny Villareal Mata, 35

Johnny Villareal Mata grew up in the small town of Pecos, Texas, played high school football and joined the Army as a teenager. Mata, a member of the 507th Maintenance Company, was killed after his convoy was attacked March 23. He is survived by his wife, Nancili, and his children, Eric, 16, and Stephani, 7.

Marine Staff Sgt. Donald C. May Jr., 31

Donald C. May Jr. followed his parents into the military, joining the military police after high school. May, from Richmond, Va., and stationed at Twentynine Palms, died March 25 when his tank fell off a bridge into the Euphrates River. His wife, Deborah, was expecting their second child.

Army Pfc. Joseph P. Mayek, 20

During his junior year of high school, Joseph P. Mayek decided he wanted to be in the Army. Mayek of Rock Springs, Wyo., and stationed at Fort Benning, died April 14 after being struck by an armor-piercing round from an infantry fighting vehicle. Survivors include his mother, Margaret McFadden, and stepfather, David McFadden. Army Spc. Dustin K. McGaugh, 20

Although Dustin K. McGaugh was born 30 minutes before his twin sister, Windy, she often called him "my kid brother." "I wanted to do everything I could to take care of him," Windy said. McGaugh, from Springdale, Ark., and based at Fort Sill, died in Balad, Iraq, on Sept. 30 from friendly fire.

Army Pvt. Robert L. McKinley, 23

Robert L. McKinley was raised by his grandfather, who last saw him around last Christmas. "The last thing he did before he headed out (to Iraq) was that he called me and my wife and said, 'Grandma and Grandpa, I love you,' " Robert Feller said. McKinley, of Kokomo, Ind., and stationed at Fort Campbell, died July 8 in Germany after suffering a heat stroke in Iraq in mid-June.

Marine Sgt. Brian McGinnis, 23

Brian McGinnis' high school wrestling coach tried to persuade him to attend college, but he had other plans -- to be a Marine. McGinnis, stationed at Camp Pendleton, died March 30 in a helicopter crash.

Army Sgt. Heath A. McMillin, 29

Heath A. McMillin was an accomplished athlete who loved the outdoors and poured his energy into what he was doing. McMillin, a National Guardsman from Canandaigua, N.Y., was killed July 27 in an attack south of Baghdad. He was stationed at Camp Pendleton. Survivors include his wife and three children, ages 7, 3 and 11 months.

Marine 1st Lt. Brian McPhillips, 25

Brian McPhillips was not the type of person to accept failure. "If he got something wrong, he wanted to know how to make it better," said Nicholas Argento, a high school teacher. McPhillips of Pembroke, Mass., and stationed at Camp Lejeune, died in combat April 4. Survivors include his parents, David and Julia McPhillips, and a younger sister.

Marine Cpl. Jesus Martin Antonio Medellin, 21

Jesus Martin "Marty" Antonio Medellin was a gentle, quiet man who was active in church and close to his parents and three brothers. Medellin of Fort Worth, Texas, and based at Camp Pendleton, was killed April 7 when an enemy artillery round struck his vehicle in Iraq.

Army Spc. Irving Medina, 22

For Irving Medina, serving in Iraq wasn't just about fighting. It was also about making friends, including with Iraqi children. Medina, stationed at Fort Riley. died Nov. 14 when his convoy was hit with an explosive. Survivors include his parents, Jorge and Ana Medina.

Marine Gunnery Sgt. Joseph Menusa, 33

Joseph Menusa intended to join the Air Force. He joined the Marines instead and became a Marine recruiter. Menusa, a veteran of the 1991 Persian Gulf War, died in Iraq during a March 27 ambush. The Philippines-born soldier based at Camp Pendleton was awarded U.S. citizenship posthumously. He was married and had a 3-year-old son.

Army Staff Sgt. Eddie Menyweather, 35

The weekend that Eddie Menyweather was killed in Iraq, his father dreamed he would soon return from war duty. The 14-year Army veteran was killed that day, Nov. 23, when a truck he was driving was hit by a remote-controlled roadside bomb. Menyweather, most recently of Los Angeles and stationed at Fort Hood, is also survived by his wife, a 12-year-old son and a 9-year-old daughter.

Army Spc. Gil Mercado, 25

Gil Mercado had a gentle side. The strapping, athletic young man who boxed with the Paterson, N.J., Police Athletic League also loved to draw and cook. Mercado of Paterson, N.J., and stationed at Fort Campbell, was killed April 13 by a noncombat weapons discharge.

Army Sgt. Daniel K. Methvin, 22

Daniel K. Methvin wanted to help guard a hospital in Iraq because he loved children, and the troops sometimes threw a football with them. Methvin of Belton, Texas, and two other Fort Hood soldiers were killed July 26 when a grenade was thrown from the window of the hospital. Survivors include his wife, Michelle Methvin, and a 2-year-old son, Elijah Scott.

Army Pfc. Jason Meyer, 23

Jason Meyer's last letter to his mother-in-law joked that his trip to Iraq was like "being on a beach with no water." Meyer, from Howell, Mich., had just celebrated his first year of marriage, and he and his wife, Melissa, had been planning to start a family. Meyer, based at Fort Stewart, was killed in combat April 8.

Marine Cpl. Jason David Mileo, 20

The last time his parents heard from Jason David Mileo, he called them from the Baghdad square where a statue of Saddam Hussein was being toppled April 9. Five days later he was shot and killed after he was mistaken for an enemy soldier. Mileo was from Centreville, Md., and based at Twentynine Palms.

Army Pfc. Anthony S. Miller, 19

Not sure what to do after graduating from high school in 2001, Anthony S. Miller joined the Army. "He saw an opportunity to better himself," said his brother, Patrick Miller. Miller, of San Antonio and based at Fort Stewart, was killed in combat April 7.

Army Staff Sgt. Frederick L. Miller Jr., 27

Frederick L. Miller Jr. was going to be a dad for a third time. His wife, Jamie, told him the good news -- that daughters Haley and Sierra would be getting a brother last December -- after he had been sent overseas. Miller of Hagerstown, Ind., died Sept. 20 in an explosion while on patrol outside Ramadi, Iraq. He was stationed at Fort Carson.

Army Sgt. Joseph Minucci II, 23

At 17, Joseph Minucci II knew he wasn't headed to college, and the National Guard offered him some purpose in his life. The soldier from Richeyville, Pa., was killed by an explosive Nov. 13 in Samara, Iraq. He was based at Camp Ederle, Italy, and is survived by his parents.

Army Spc. George A. Mitchell, 35

Half an hour before an Iraqi rocket killed him April 7, George A. Mitchell was on the phone with his wife, laying out plans to become a police officer. "He jokingly asked me if I could put up with him in the police force," said Brenda Sue Mitchell. He was deployed from Fort Stewart. Other survivors include the couple's children, Bailee, 3, and Joshua, 2, and a 10-year-old son, Christopher.

Army Sgt. Keman L. Mitchell, 24

Keman Mitchell was the first member of his family to serve in the military. The Hilliard, Fla., soldier graduated from high school in 1997 and immediately enlisted. Mitchell, stationed at Fort Carson, drowned in Iraq on May 26. His wife, Kenya, is stationed in the Middle East.

Marine Lance Cpl. Jason William Moore, 21

Jason William Moore was gung-ho about everything, no matter how much of a challenge it was. "He was the only person who complained when boot camp was over because he wanted more," longtime friend Josh Wagner said. Moore of San Marcos, Calif., and stationed at Camp Pendleton, was among four Marines who died in a helicopter crash May 19 in Iraq.

Army Spc. Jose Mora, 26

Soon after his brother died in an automobile accident, Jose Mora got in shape to join the Army. He worked his way up from a rifleman to a Bradley Fighting Vehicle driver to a Bradley gunner. He was stationed at Fort Carson. Mora was killed Oct. 23 in a mortar attack in Samarra, Iraq. Survivors include his wife, Biana; and three children, Malory, 6, Damion, 4 and 9-month-old Briana.

Army Master Sgt. Kevin N. Morehead, 33

Kevin N. Morehead was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved his aunt's pumpkin pie. He died in a firefight Sept. 12 in Ramadi, Iraq. He was a Green Beret stationed at Fort Campbell, near Adams, Tenn., where he lived with his wife, Theresa.

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class David J. Moreno, 26

David J. Moreno was getting medical training in the Navy and planned to leave the service next year to attend medical school. From Gering, Neb., he died July 17 in a nonhostile gun accident in Iraq. Moreno was assigned to the Naval Medical Center in San Diego as a corpsman.

Army Sgt. Keelan Moss, 23

Keelan Moss was so excited about his 10-day leave that he was having trouble sleeping, said his wife, Jenifer Moss. He was one of 16 soldiers killed in the Nov. 2 downing of a helicopter carrying troops home on leave. He was from Houston and stationed at Fort Sill. Survivors include his wife, 4-year-old son, Keelan Daniel, and stepchildren, Marjani, 8, and Dakari, 7.

Army Spc. Paul T. Nakamura, 21

Paul T. Nakamura was a lifeguard who had taught swimming since he was 17 and belonged to the high school water polo team. Family members recalled him as a rascal and a risk-taker. Nakamura, based in Colorado Springs, Colo., was killed June 19 when the ambulance he was in was struck by a rocket-propelled grenade in Iraq.

Army Pvt. Kenneth A. Nalley, 19

Kenneth A. Nalley was well known in his hometown of Hamburg, Iowa -- population 1,240 -- because he had worked at a local gas station for almost three years, pumping gas, changing oil and fixing tires. Nalley, based in Germany, died May 26 in a vehicle accident in Iraq.

Army Chief Warrant Officer Christopher G. Nason, 39

Christopher G. Nason was a leader and a linguist and able to accomplish any mission, said his battalion commander, Lt. Col. Mark Costello. Nason, from Los Angeles and based at Fort Huachuca, was killed Nov. 23 when his vehicle was struck by a civilian tanker truck in northern Iraq. Survivors include a sister.

Marine Maj. Kevin G. Nave, 36

Kevin G. Nave always wanted to be in the Marines. He attended the University of Michigan on an ROTC scholarship and went to Marine officers school after college. Nave of White Lake Township, Mich., died March 26 in a vehicle accident. A veteran of the 1991 Gulf War, he was stationed at Camp Pendleton and is survived by his wife, Carrie, and their two children.

Army Spc. Rafael L. Navea, 34

Rafael L. Navea's family cherished him for his big-picture perspective and his lovingness. Navea of Pittsburgh died Aug. 27 in Iraq after his vehicle hit an explosive device. Stationed at Fort Sill, he is survived by his wife and three sons, ages 12, 5 and 3.

Army Staff Sgt. Paul M. Neff II, 30

As a single parent, Paul M. Neff II worried about leaving his 9-year-old son when he was sent to Iraq. But serving in the Army "was what he wanted to do," said his mother, Judy Baker. Neff was killed Nov. 7 when the Black Hawk helicopter he was riding in crashed near Tikrit, Iraq. He was stationed at Fort Campbell and lived with his fiancee in Clarksville, Tenn.

Army Cpl. Gavin L. Neighbor, 20

At Gavin L. Neighbor's funeral, his uncle thanked his fellow paratroopers for helping to make him what he was. "And they said, 'He helped make us what we are,' " said Mike Bonham. Neighbor, from Somerset, Ohio, and stationed at Fort Bragg, died June 10 after being hit by enemy fire in Baghdad. Survivors include his mother, Cathy, and stepfather, Willie Neighbor.

Spc. Joshua M. Neusche, 20

For Joshua M. Neusche's family, there was some comfort in being able to see him just before he died. Neusche, of Montreal, Mo., died July 12 at a hospital in Germany from pneumonia contracted in Iraq. He was an Army Reservist based in Joplin, Mo.

Marine Lance Cpl. Patrick R. Nixon, 21

As a boy, Patrick Nixon looked after his terminally ill mother. With two friends, he enlisted during high school and went to basic training after graduating in 2000. Nixon, of Gallatin, Tenn., and based at Camp Lejeune, was killed in combat March 23.

Army Spc. Joseph Carl Norquist, 26

Joseph Carl Norquist liked to work out with weights and wrestle with his Army buddies. Mostly, though, he was known for his commitment. Norquist, from Martinez, Calif., was killed in Iraq on Oct. 9 when his convoy was attacked. Survivors include his parents, Sue and Carl Norquist.

Army Capt. Leif E. Nott, 24

Growing up with an Army dad, Leif E. Nott was born in Italy, raised in Europe and graduated from high school in Germany -- and he spoke at least five languages. Based at Fort Hood, he died July 30 of wounds received from hostile fire in Belaruz, Iraq. Survivors include his wife, Melanie.

Army Spc. David T. Nutt, 32

David Nutt married his wife, Heidi, seven months after meeting her at Fort Campbell, where he was in the Army and she worked in child services. Nutt, of Blackshear, Ga., was driving a truck in Iraq on May 14 when he swerved to avoid an automobile driven by an Iraqi civilian. The truck overturned, and Nutt was killed. Survivors also include his 4-year-old daughter, Emily.

Army Spc. Donald Samuel Oaks Jr., 20

Donald Samuel Oaks' father remembers the last time he talked with his son, on a call from Kuwait in January. "He said, 'Dad, I'll never take anything for granted again. People don't know what they have in the United States." Oaks of Harborcreek, Pa., and stationed at Fort Sill, was killed in action in Iraq April 3. Army Pfc. Branden F. Oberleitner, 20

Branden Oberleitner felt compelled to join the military after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and was passionate about military service. "That's all he wanted to do," said friend Kevin Earhart. Oberleitner of Worthington, Ohio, was killed by enemy fire June 6 in Iraq. He was stationed at Fort Campbell.

Marine Lance Cpl. Patrick T. O'Day, 20

Patrick T. O'Day married his high school sweetheart shortly before heading overseas and was looking forward to the birth of their first child, due in September. O'Day of Santa Rosa, Calif., and based at Twentynine Palms, died in combat March 25.

Army Spc. Richard P. Orengo, 32

Richard P. Orengo had worked since 1996 as a police officer with the motorcycle unit in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, a suburb of San Juan. Police officers in his unit cried when hearing he died June 26 from gunshot wounds while investigating a car theft in Iraq. Orengo is survived by his wife, Carmen Ivette Berrios Rodriguez, and children ages 7, 8 and 18.

Army Lt. Col. Kim S. Orlando, 43

Despite his high rank, Kim S. Orlando never hesitated to lead his soldiers, whether on a three-mile run in below-freezing temperatures or on patrol in the streets of Karbala, Iraq. He was one of three Fort Campbell soldiers killed Oct. 16 in a clash with gunmen in Karbala. Orlando, from Nashville, Tenn., is survived by his wife, Sherry, and two sons.

Marine Lance Cpl. Eric Orlowski, 26

A reservist on his first deployment, Eric Orlowski called his mother, stepfather and 3-year-old daughter, Cameryn Lee, 10 hours before he died. From Buffalo, N.Y., and based at Camp Lejeune, he was killed March 22 in an accidental discharge of a machine gun.

Army 1st Lt. Osbaldo Orozco, 26

The son of Mexican immigrants who worked in grape fields, Osbaldo Orozco attended California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo on a football scholarship. He was the first college graduate in his family. Orozco, from Earlimart, Calif., and based at Fort Hood, died April 25 in a vehicle accident. Survivors include his wife, Mayra Orozco.

Army Pfc. Kevin Ott, 27

Kevin Ott had worked with a youth group and sang in the church choir in his hometown of Orient, Ohio. He decided to join the military after the Sept. 11 attacks. Ott's body along with that of another soldier were found June 28 near Baghdad, three days after they were reported missing some 25 miles away. Ott was part of an artillery unit based at Fort Sill.

Marine Lance Cpl. David Edward Owens Jr., 20

David Edward Owens Jr. joined the Marines after high school to train to become a state trooper. He wasn't worried about going to Iraq, he told his parents. That's what he had been training for. Owens of Winchester, Va., and based at Camp Pendleton, died after being wounded in combat April 12.

Marine Sgt. Fernando Padilla-Ramirez, 26

Fernando Padilla-Ramirez, who was born in San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico, and became a U.S. citizen two years ago, left for Iraq five days after the birth of his second son. He also has a 5-year-old boy. Padilla-Ramirez of San Luis, Ariz., was killed March 28 in combat. He was with Marine Wing Support Squadron 371, based in Yuma, Ariz.

Army Pvt. Shawn Pahnke, 25

Shawn Pahnke grew up with military pride -- his father was a Vietnam veteran and his grandfather served in World War II -- and he was fulfilling his lifelong dream to serve in the military. Pahnke of Shelbyville, Ind., and stationed in Germany, was killed June 16 by a sniper in Iraq. Survivors include his wife, Elisha, and newborn son, Dean.

Army Staff Sgt. Dale A. Panchot, 26

Dale Panchot knew "he wanted to be a soldier from the time he could pull on a pair of camouflage pants, from the time he was 3 years old," said his mother, Karen Panchot. Panchot, based at Fort Carson, was killed Nov. 17 in an ambush on his patrol near Balad, Iraq. Survivors include his mother and father, Arland Panchot. Army Pfc. Daniel R. Parker, 18

Daniel Parker followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather when he enlisted in the Army last year. Parker, from Lake Elsinore, Calif., died Aug. 12 in Mosul, Iraq, after being thrown from his vehicle when the driver swerved to avoid hitting an Iraqi civilian vehicle. He was stationed at Fort Campbell.

Army Pfc. Kristian E. Parker, 23

Before his National Guard unit was deployed to the Middle East, Kristian Parker had been taking classes to become a nurse anesthetist. And he was engaged to be married. Parker, from Slidell, La., died Sept. 29 at Camp As Sayliyah, Qatar. Officials think he had a heart attack. Survivors include his mother, Alexandra Parker.

Army Sgt. David B. Parson, 30

David B. Parson joined the Marines about a year after high school graduation. He left after four years to move closer to his mother and stepfather, then joined the Army. Parson, of Kannapolis, N.C., and based in Germany, died July 6 under fire in Iraq. Survivors include his wife, Mary "Emmy," 23, and three children, ages 1 to 4.

Master Sgt. William Lee Payne, 46

William Lee Payne joined the Army shortly after graduating from high school in 1975. He delayed retirement because of the war. From Otsego, Mich., and stationed at Fort Riley, Payne died May 16 in an ordnance explosion. He is survived by his wife, Karin, and sons John, 21, and Nicholas, 14.

Army Sgt. Michael Pedersen, 26

Michael Pedersen was many things: a practical joker, a basketball lover, a hero to his younger siblings, a great father to his 7-year-old daughter, Destiny. Pedersen, from Flint, Mich., and based at Fort Stewart, died in a helicopter crash April 2 during a firefight.

Army Spc. Brian Penisten, 28

Brian Penisten was a member of his Fort Wayne, Ind., high school wrestling team, advancing to the state tournament during his senior year. Penisten, stationed at Fort Carson, died in the Nov. 2 downing of a helicopter carrying troops home on leave.

Army Sgt. Ross Pennanen, 36

Ross Pennanen's father, a member of the Air Force, urged his son to join the military. He did, enlisting in the Army at 34. Pennanen, of Shawnee, Okla., and based at Fort Sill, was among 16 killed in the Nov. 2 downing of a helicopter carrying troops home on leave. Survivors include his 7-year-old son, Gage, and parents, Richard and Erma.

Army Staff Sgt. Hector R. Perez, 40

When Hector R. Perez was sent to Iraq at the start of the war, his family anxiously watched the news, worrying about him. Perez, of Corpus Christi, Texas, was killed July 24 when his convoy was ambushed. Survivors include his wife, Elisa Perez, and daughters Marla, 14, Elisa, 13, and Lily, 4.

Army Sgt. Joel Perez, 25

Joel Perez was born in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, grew up in Newark, N.J., and was stationed at Fort Sill. He was one of 16 soldiers who died in the Nov. 2 downing of a helicopter carrying troops home on leave. He is survived by his wife, Milagros Perez, and 18-month-old daughter, Jaileen, both of Newark.

Army Spc. Jose Amancio Perez III, 22

Jose Amancio Perez III's irrepressible sense of humor was matched only by his desire to help others. That's why he became a combat medic, said Spc. Alvie Jones. Perez, from San Diego, Texas, and stationed at Fort Sill, died May 28 when his convoy was ambushed.

Army Pfc. Wilfredo Perez Jr., 24

Months before deploying to Iraq, Wilfredo Perez Jr. returned to his high school. He looked proud in his Army uniform. Perez of Norwalk, Conn., was among three soldiers killed July 26 in a grenade attack as they guarded a hospital in Iraq. He was stationed at Fort Hood. Army Spc. Alyssa R. Peterson, 27

Alyssa R. Peterson was a woman of faith who had a gift for foreign languages. Peterson of Flagstaff, Ariz., died Sept. 15 from a noncombat weapons discharge in Iraq. She was stationed at Fort Campbell before being deployed to conduct interrogations and translate enemy documents.

Army Military Police Staff Sgt. Brett Petriken, 30

Brett Petriken was such a loyal Detroit Lions football fan that he had game tapes sent to him overseas. Petriken, from Flint, Mich., and stationed in Germany, was killed in a traffic accident May 26 in Iraq. Petriken is survived by his wife, Christina, and 8-year-old daughter.

Army Pfc. Jerrick Petty, 25

Jerrick Petty made it his mission to look out for others. He joined the Army six months ago to support his family. On Dec. 10, Petty was killed by hostile fire while guarding a gas station in Mosul, Iraq. Petty, who was stationed at Fort Campbell, is survived by his wife, Tiffany; daughter, Azure Dawn, 2; and son, Jerrick McKen II.

Army Sgt. 1st Class Gladimir Philippe, 37

The eldest of nine children, Gladimir Philippe called home from Iraq often and counseled his younger brother to swear off girls and keep his head on straight. Philippe's body and that of a fellow soldier were found May 28 near Baghdad. They had been reported missing three days earlier. Philippe of Roselle, N.J., was based at Fort Sill.

Army Capt. Pierre Piche, 29

Whether he was leaving love notes for his wife or saving stray dogs while serving in Iraq, Pierre Piche was intent on caring for others. He died Nov. 15 when two Black Hawk helicopters collided in Iraq. Piche, who grew up in Starksboro, Vt., and was based at Fort Campbell, hoped to become a school principal. Survivors include his wife, Cherish, and mother, Lisa Johnson.

Army Pfc. Lori Piestewa, 23

Lori Piestewa was a member of the Hopi Tribe and the first U.S. servicewoman killed in the war in Iraq. Piestewa, from Tuba City, Ariz., was with a convoy of the 507th Maintenance Company that was ambushed March 23. Piestewa, a single mother raising a 4-year-old son and 3-year-old daughter, enlisted two years ago.

Army Spc. James H. Pirtle, 27

While stationed in Iraq, James H. Pirtle wrote letters to family and friends in New Mexico, telling them of his love for the Iraqis and his hopes for the U.S. mission. He died Oct. 4 when his Bradley Fighting Vehicle was attacked about 60 miles north of Baghdad. He was stationed at Camp Lejeune. Survivors include his wife, Ursula Pirtle; two stepsons; and baby girl.

Army Staff Sgt. Andrew R. Pokorny, 30

Andrew Pokorny joined the service out of high school and began his career as a mechanic. He served six months with the Army Rangers in Mogadishu, Somalia, in 1992. Pokorny, of Naperville, Ill., and stationed at Fort Carson, died June 13 in a vehicle accident in Iraq. The military said he saved another soldier's life before losing his own. Survivors include his wife, Martha.

Army Sgt. Darrin K. Potter, 24

Darrin K. Potter was outspoken, competitive, caring and intelligent, said Cheri Collett, a Louisville, Ky., police officer who trained at the police academy with him. On Sept. 29, Potter drowned after the Humvee he was in plunged into a canal in Baghdad. Another soldier died trying to rescue him. Army Spc. James E. Powell, 26

James E. Powell volunteered for a combat mission even though he was due for home leave. He died Oct. 12 when his Bradley Fighting Vehicle struck a land mine north of Tikrit, Iraq. He was based at Fort Hood. Powell served in the Navy from 1997 to 2000 and joined the Army in 2001. Survivors include his wife, Ruby.

Army Pvt. Kelley S. Prewitt, 24

Kelley S. Prewitt liked to ride his personal watercraft, said his father, Steve. "He loved the lake and he loved the outdoors," he said. Prewitt of Birmingham, Ala., was killed in action April 6, two years after he enlisted and was assigned to Fort Benning.

Army Sgt. Jaror C. Puello-Coronado, 36

Jaror C. Puello-Coronado, his wife and three children moved to Pennsylvania from Jersey City, N.J., after the Sept. 11 attacks. Puello-Coronado of Pocono Summit, Pa., was sent to Iraq in April. A military policeman based in Uniondale, N.Y., he died July 13 when hit by a truck after he pushed another soldier out of its path. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Puello.

Army Staff Sgt. Michael B. Quinn, 37

Michael Quinn helped raise sheep in high school, then enlisted in the Army to pay for college and turned it into a career. Quinn, of Tampa, Fla., and stationed at Fort Carson, died May 27 at a checkpoint shooting in Iraq. He is survived by his wife, Melissa, and 9-year-old son.

Army Pfc. Brandon Ramsey, 21

Brandon Ramsey joined the Illinois National Guard for the education perks, not to fight a war. But he answered the call to duty without fear, said his brother Vaughn. Ramsey died Aug. 8 in Tallil, Iraq, when his vehicle rolled over while chasing a suspicious vehicle.

Army Spc. Rel A. Ravago IV, 21

Rel A. Ravago IV was considering studying art when he enlisted. "When he was 7, he was already painting really nice watercolors," said his uncle, Rel Ravago. Ravago, of Glendale, Calif., and stationed at Fort Campbell, was killed Nov. 23 when his vehicle was attacked in Mosul, Iraq.

Army Staff Sgt. Aaron T. Reese, 31

Aaron T. Reese came from a family with a long military history. So it wasn't a surprise when he joined the Army shortly after his 1990 high school graduation. Reese of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, died Dec. 10 after falling into the Tigris River during a patrol near Baghdad. Survivors include his wife, a 5-year-old son and a daughter, almost 1.

Marine Sgt. Brendon Reiss, 23

Brendon Reiss finished a four-year stint in the military in August 2002 but decided to stay for another year and shipped out in January. Reiss, originally from Hanna and Casper, Wyo., was killed March 23 with other members of his Camp Lejeune unit as they came under attack. Reiss' wife, Tensley, lives near Chattanooga, Tenn.

Army Sgt. 1st Class Randy Rehn, 36

Randy Rehn, a career military man, believed in what he did and never expressed fear about going to war. But he also yearned to return home to his family. Rehn, from Longmont, Colo., and based at Fort Sill, died April 3 in combat. Survivors include his wife, Raelynn, and 7-month-old daughter, Megan.

Army Spc. Ramon Reyes Torres, 29

Ramon Reyes Torres was the pride of his grandfather, who was a soldier for 24 years and died in June. Reyes of Caguas, Puerto Rico, died July 16 in a rocket-propelled grenade attack in Iraq. Reyes, who enlisted when he was 18 and was based at Roosevelt Roads Naval Station, is survived by his wife and three children.

Army Sgt. Sean Reynolds, 25

For Sean Reynolds, serving as an Army Ranger was a way to help people in need. He enlisted right after high school. Reynolds, of East Lansing, Mich., and based in Italy, died May 3 in a weapon accident in Iraq.

Army Sgt. Ariel Rico, 25

Ariel Rico followed his older brother, Jose "Bobby" Rico, into the Army. Rico, based at Fort Campbell, was killed Nov. 28 in a mortar attack in Mosul, Iraq. He attended schools in El Paso, Texas, and married his high school sweetheart, Jessica. The couple had a 7-year-old daughter, Jadelyn.

Army Pfc. Diego Fernando Rincon, 19

Diego Fernando Rincon, who moved to the United States at age 5 from Colombia, told friends and family members he enlisted to avenge the Sept. 11 attacks and protect the country. Rincon, from Conyers, Ga., and based at Fort Stewart, died March 29 in a suicide bombing.

Army Capt. Russell B. Rippetoe, 27

People who knew Russell B. Rippetoe weren't surprised to learn how he died, saying he was always ready to help. Rippetoe, based at Fort Benning, was among soldiers killed April 3 when a car exploded at a checkpoint in Iraq. The soldiers approached the car after a woman stepped out and screamed. Marine Sgt. Duane Rios, 25

When Duane Rios walked into a room, the atmosphere would change: "He had a smile that would just brighten up the room," said George Shawn Jr., an uncle of Rios' wife, Erica. "He was always there for somebody who needed help." Rios of Griffith, Ind., and stationed at Camp Pendleton, was killed April 4.

Army Sgt. 1st Class Jose A. Rivera, 34

Jose A. Rivera, born in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, had a serious work ethic. As an Army recruiter, he would try to sign up soldiers while on vacation. Rivera was killed Nov. 5 when his patrol came under fire south of Baghdad. He was based at Fort Bragg. He is survived by his wife, Sonia, a daughter and a son.

Army Cpl. John T. Rivero, 23

John T. Rivero told loved ones in a letter that he had hurt his ankle in Iraq but didn't tell medics because he didn't want to be removed from his assignment. Rivero, born at Warner-Robbins Air Force Base in Georgia, was a National Guard infantryman from Gainesville, Fla. He died April 17 in a vehicle accident in Iraq.

Army Sgt. Todd James Robbins, 33

During the 1991 Gulf War, Todd James Robbins served in the Navy. This time, he was with the Army. Robbins, a Hart, Mich., native stationed at Fort Sill, died in combat April 3. He is survived by his wife and 13-year-old son.

Army Spc. Robert D. Roberts, 21

The day she learned of her husband's death in Iraq, Jill Roberts received three cards from him. In one, he told his 3-year-old son Jacob to "take care of Mommy until Daddy gets home." Robert D. Roberts of Winter Park, Fla., and based in Hanau, Germany, died Nov. 22 when his vehicle was crushed by a tank in Baghdad.

Army Staff Sgt. Joseph E. Robsky Jr., 31

Joseph E. Robsky Jr. became a specialist in defusing bombs to help save civilians from the horrors of war. Robsky, who grew up in Elizaville, N.Y., died Sept. 10 when a bomb he was trying to disable exploded. He went to Iraq a year ago after spending two years at Fort Irwin.

Army Pfc. Marlin Rockhold, 23

Marlin Rockhold's family had received a letter from him the day they learned of his death. "He was so excited about coming home soon," said his uncle, Kevin Henderson of Hamilton, Ohio. Rockhold, who was based at Fort Stewart, was killed May 8 by a sniper attack in Baghdad. He is survived by his wife, DaVonna, and was the stepfather of her 8-year-old child.

Marine Cpl. Robert M. Rodriguez, 21

Growing up the youngest in a family of five children, Robert M. Rodriguez thought of joining the Marines. - Rodriguez of New York, based at Twentynine Palms, was killed March 25 when his tank plunged off a bridge. One of his tattoos depicted the raising of the U.S. flag at Iwo Jima.

Marine Pfc. Jose F. Gonzalez Rodriguez, 19

Jose F. Gonzalez Rodriguez, a Mexican immigrant, was an honor student, an athlete and someone who seldom missed a high school event. Rodriguez of Norwalk, Calif., died May 12 with another Marine when ordnance they were handling exploded.

Sgt. 1st Class Robert E. Rooney, 43

Robert E. Rooney's passion was following the NASCAR circuit, which he did while stationed in Kuwait, watching tapes sent by a friend. Rooney was killed Sept. 25 in a forklift accident in Kuwait, where he was stationed with his Massachusetts National Guard unit based in Bourne, Mass. Survivors include his wife, two sons and a daughter.

Marine Cpl. Randal Kent Rosacker, 21

Randal Kent Rosacker was a fervent patriot. When he turned 18, he had an American flag tattooed on his arm and joined the Marines. Rosacker, based at Camp Lejeune, died in combat March 23. Rosacker was raised in San Diego, where his wife, Brooke, lives.

Army Sgt. Scott C. Rose, 30

When his daughter was born July 31, Scott C. Rose couldn't hold her. But a Web camera allowed the soldier, serving in Iraq, to watch Megan Louise fussing and cooing thousands of miles away at Fort Campbell. Rose of Fayetteville, N.C., died Nov. 7 when the Black Hawk helicopter he was riding in crashed near Tikrit, Iraq.

Army Spc. Brandon Rowe, 20

Brandon Rowe joined the Army to help pay for college, but found his mission. Rowe's father, Milton Rowe of Elkhorn City, Ky., tried to talk his son out of joining the 101st Airborne Division. But his son said, "Dad, somebody has got to do the dirty, hard work." Rowe of Roscoe, Ill., and based at Fort Campbell, was killed March 31 in combat.

Army Sgt. Roger D. Rowe, 54

Roger D. Rowe loved spending time with his four children and seven grandchildren in Bon Aqua, Tenn. Second on the list was working with wood -- he'd planned to build a clubhouse for his grandchildren when he got back from Iraq. Rowe was killed July 9 by a sniper near Baghdad while serving with the National Guard.

Army Lt. Jonathan D. Rozier, 25

Jonathan D. Rozier, who planned to spend his life in the military, won a Bronze Star for valor in Iraq. Rozier, stationed at Fort Riley, died July 19 when his unit was attacked in Baghdad. In 2001, he graduated from Texas A&M University and got married. He is survived by his wife, Jessica, and 9-month-old son, Justin.

Army Sgt. John W. Russell, 26

Friends remember John W. Russell as a popular and charming jokester. Russell of Portland, Texas, and based at Fort Campbell, died Nov. 15 when two Black Hawk helicopters collided in Iraq. Gen. Jack Gardner presented Russell's parents and wife with a Bronze Star during his funeral.

Marine 1st Lt. Timothy Louis Ryan, 30

Timothy Louis Ryan joined the Marines to play percussion in the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, an elite ensemble also known as The Commandant's Own. Ryan of Aurora, Ill., was one of four Camp Pendleton-based Marines who died in a helicopter crash May 19 in Iraq. He is survived by his wife, Michelle.

Army Chief Warrant Officer Scott A. Saboe, 33

Scott Saboe grew up in the South Dakota town of Willow Lake. Some high school friends recently sent him a card in Iraq, saying they were proud of him. Saboe, based at Fort Campbell, was one of 17 soldiers who died when two Black Hawk helicopters collided Nov. 15 in Iraq. Survivors include his wife, Franceska, and their 6-year-old son, Dustin.

Army Spc. Rasheed Sahib, 22

Rasheed Sahib was known as a big-hearted guy who hoped the military would lead to a better life in the United States. Sahib's family emigrated from Guyana in 1988; he wanted to become an FBI agent. Sahib of Brooklyn, N.Y., and based at Fort Hood, was killed May 18 in Iraq when another soldier's gun discharged while he was cleaning it.

Marine Capt. Benjamin Sammis, 29

Flying in his Cobra helicopter, Benjamin Sammis was realizing his dream. He was 10 when he decided he wanted to be a pilot. Sammis of Rehoboth, Mass., and stationed at Camp Pendleton, died April 4 in a helicopter crash. Sammis and his wife, Stacey Sammis, had been married about a year and a half.

Army Spc. Gregory P. Sanders, 19

Gregory P. Sanders, the son of a Navy sailor, was enamored with military life since he was young. He wore combat fatigues at age 2, and in high school he committed to joining the Army immediately after graduation. Sanders of Hobart, Ind., and based at Fort Stewart, was killed in sniper fire March 24. He was married, with a 14-month-old daughter.

Army Staff Sgt. Cameron B. Sarno, 43

Cameron B. Sarno was full of energy. After driving a truck all day, he would drop by to see his aunt and talk late into the night. "He really believed he should do something for his country," said his aunt, Nancy Gurdison. Sarno, of Las Vegas, was killed Sept. 1 while changing a flat tire on a transport truck in Kuwait City.

Air Force Staff Sgt. Scott D. Sather, 29

Scott D. Sather was a quiet professional, a special forces combat controller who liked to be the "do" man. "He'd basically go out, take care of matters," said Staff Sgt. Michael Bain. Sather of Clio, Mich., and based at Pope Air Force Base, was killed in combat April 8. He was married.

Army Maj. Mathew E. Schram, 36

Mathew E. Schram, who grew up wanting to be a soldier, enlisted in the Army in 1989. He and his girlfriend, also an Army major, weren't worried about his deployment because they thought the war was over. Schram of Brookfield, Wis., and stationed at Fort Carson, died May 26 when his convoy was ambushed.

Army Spc. Christian C. Schulz, 20

As a youngster, Christian Schulz built tanks out of Legos and played video games involving tanks. He volunteered to serve on the front lines in Iraq and wanted to return home as a sergeant. Schulz, an armored crewman from Colleyville, Texas, who was stationed at Fort Hood, was killed in Baqubah, Iraq, on July 11 by nonhostile fire.

Army Pfc. Kerry D. Scott, 21

Kerry D. Scott loved to climb and hike in the Cascades near his home in northwest Washington. He loaded his backpack and pockets with rocks to test his endurance. He was killed Oct. 6 in Iskandariyah, Iraq, when a homemade bomb struck his convoy. He was based at Fort Drum.

Army Spc. Stephen M. Scott, 21

Stephen M. Scott and his wife went to high school together in Lawton, Okla., and both joined the military. They had recently celebrated their first anniversary. Scott, a cook stationed at Fort Carson, died Aug. 23 near Fallujah, Iraq, of a gunshot wound in a noncombat incident. His death was under investigation.

Army Capt. Christopher Scott Seifert, 27

Christopher Scott Seifert was known as a man who loved pranks and was always smiling. Seifert, of Easton, Pa., was killed in a grenade attack March 22 at Camp Pennsylvania in Kuwait. Survivors include his wife of four years, Theresa, and infant son, Benjamin.